Comments on: Cheltenham ‘10: RSA Chase

By: Dancing Brave

Dancing Brave — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:55:13 +0000

Weapons Amnesty a good winner, having traveled and jumped by far the best of the bunch. Having been very keen on Pandorama, I should have given this horse a bit more credit, but Pandorama certainly one to keep an eye on also when he returns.
Would have to say the doubts about the stamina of Long Run were confirmed and Punchestown was a big disappointment, not jumping well and possibly not getting home either.
Diamond Harry another disappointment with some dismal jumping and very sad to hear Citizen Vic didn’t survive that fall.

By: Matt Robb

Matt Robb — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:11:25 +0000

Obviously the two choice picks in the field are Long run and Punchestowns, however they represent little value in the betting.
I actually think the one to be on is Knockara Beau, at 25/1 represents excellent value and has good e/w claims and is not entirely inconcievable to see win should the top two in the betting come unstuck.

By: Wilhma Smith

Wilhma Smith — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:58:18 +0000

It’s sad news about Pandorama not going, he would have been my choice too. Think I’ll probably take a chance on Diamond Harry now and hope that he has just be enough in his two previous starts and more is there if needed, which it obviously will be.

By: Michael Thomas

Michael Thomas — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:05:27 +0000

Thats desperate news about Pandorama, Dancing Brave. I’m a big Long Run fan so would have to side with him in what looks one of the best RSA’s for years.

Cheers, Michael

By: Dancing Brave

Dancing Brave — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:02:21 +0000

Sadly Pandorama has suffered a muscle injury over the weekend and according to his trainer, is very unlikely to recover in time to run at the festival and will be re-routed to Fairyhouse. Disappointing news for his backers and though I’m unlikely now to have a bet in this race, if I did, my allegiance would have to be with Punchestowns.

By: Colm O'Dea

Colm O'Dea — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:00:06 +0000

I’m in the Pandorama camp. Any double figure odds are too hard to pass up for a horse with his spirit and abilities.

By: David Simons

David Simons — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:41:29 +0000

I like a few others fancy Wierd Al to bit of sneaky shout. Seems to be a massive improver and has been impressive to date, plus trainer thinks he has a big shout in this.

By: kevin hogan

kevin hogan — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:24:21 +0000

this could turn out to be the race of the festival ,if all the priciples take part. it will be amazing if a future gold cup winner dosent come out of this race.weapons amnesty has not had conditions his way at all yet this year,he is much better horse on goog ground and needs every bit of 3 miles plus. dont be one bit suprised if he turns form with pandorama and citizen vic upside down,and he is trained by a real shrewdy.

By: Adam Reeves

Adam Reeves — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:59:42 +0000

Good preview and I respect your verdict but I shall be going with Punchestown. As you say, he is the class horse in the field and class tells.
I think Punchestown will win this quite easily.

By: Gemma Lewis

Gemma Lewis — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:54:48 +0000

I’ve back Pandorama at 20/1 I’m pleased to see someone has actually picked him to win to.