Lowry's Bar gets the nod as outsiders are set to take on the favorites in Newbury's Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase.
The three-year-old, trained by Hobbs and White, is a 25/1 outsider and has received a vote of confidence from Sam Boswell, who likens him to an each-way play. Boswell notes that while Myretown, the current market leader, had a good win at Cheltenham, it's hard to justify the hype surrounding him given his rise in form and the competition he faces.
Boswell's concerns about Myretown are compounded by the fact that Lowry's Bar has the potential to thrive in wet conditions. The horse suffered a setback last time out when bleeding during a chase, but Hobbs and White seem content to give him another chance fresh. As Boswell points out, with rain forecast for Newbury, this could play to Lowry's Bar's advantage.
While Declan Rix doesn't have much faith in the form of the horses, he does think that Three Card Brag could be an interesting outsider at 9/1. The eight-year-old's previous win at Cheltenham was a surprise, and his ability to thrive on soft ground makes him a potential dark horse.
Kate Tracey takes a more optimistic approach, siding with Myretown as the standout contender. She notes that while the three-year-old may have started poorly last time out, he won by rights in his previous run at the Ultima Handicap. With his unexposed profile and ability to make headway on the front end, Tracey believes Myretown will be able to sustain a strong pace throughout the race.
Ultimately, while Lowry's Bar may not be the most obvious choice at 25/1, Boswell's faith in the horse is based on some compelling arguments. With rain forecast for Newbury and a field that looks like it could be prone to exhaustion, the 9-year-old gelding might just prove to be the value bet in this competitive Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase.
The three-year-old, trained by Hobbs and White, is a 25/1 outsider and has received a vote of confidence from Sam Boswell, who likens him to an each-way play. Boswell notes that while Myretown, the current market leader, had a good win at Cheltenham, it's hard to justify the hype surrounding him given his rise in form and the competition he faces.
Boswell's concerns about Myretown are compounded by the fact that Lowry's Bar has the potential to thrive in wet conditions. The horse suffered a setback last time out when bleeding during a chase, but Hobbs and White seem content to give him another chance fresh. As Boswell points out, with rain forecast for Newbury, this could play to Lowry's Bar's advantage.
While Declan Rix doesn't have much faith in the form of the horses, he does think that Three Card Brag could be an interesting outsider at 9/1. The eight-year-old's previous win at Cheltenham was a surprise, and his ability to thrive on soft ground makes him a potential dark horse.
Kate Tracey takes a more optimistic approach, siding with Myretown as the standout contender. She notes that while the three-year-old may have started poorly last time out, he won by rights in his previous run at the Ultima Handicap. With his unexposed profile and ability to make headway on the front end, Tracey believes Myretown will be able to sustain a strong pace throughout the race.
Ultimately, while Lowry's Bar may not be the most obvious choice at 25/1, Boswell's faith in the horse is based on some compelling arguments. With rain forecast for Newbury and a field that looks like it could be prone to exhaustion, the 9-year-old gelding might just prove to be the value bet in this competitive Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase.
The underdog story of Lowry's Bar is definitely captivating me - who would've thought a 25/1 outsider could give the favorites a run for their money? 
I mean, Boswell's concerns about Myretown are valid, especially with rain forecasted at Newbury. That wet condition could be Lowry's Bar's Achilles heel... but not in this case! 
With the horse's history of bleeding and subsequent setbacks, you'd think he wouldn't make a great contender now. Yet here we are, talking about a potentially dark horse.
The question is: will it be enough to take down the competition? Only time (and a bit of luck) will tell! 
. I mean, Boswell's right, Myretown might be gettin' a bit too much hype, and that 8-year-old Three Card Brag has some nice form goin' for him 
. Plus, with the rain forecasted, that just means more mud for Myretown and less for Lowry's Bar! 
You gotta think about all these factors when makin' your bet, and I'm startin' to think 25/1 might be a good price for this little horse 
... it's like we're being forced to put our money on the same old horses every year. Can't we see some fresh faces getting a chance for once? I mean, Lowry's Bar at 25/1 is already looking like a dark horse (no pun intended) with Sam Boswell giving him a vote of confidence 
... I need to see some more variety in these betting odds, you know?
. Plus, 25/1 is a pretty big value if you ask me 
. Don't get me wrong, Myretown is still my pick to win, but I think Lowry's Bar is worth taking a closer look at 
. What do u guys think?
. They've been given a second chance after that setback and if they can handle the wet conditions, they might just pull off a stunning upset 
. Myretown's form is still sketchy to me 
, but I guess it's hard to deny his speed 
. The 9/1 on Three Card Brag isn't bad either 
, though...
. Plus, he's got some tough draws to overcome, so I think he's worth a punt 
. Not convinced about Three Card Brag just yet, though... how's that horse going to handle the pace of this field? 
. The rain forecast for Newbury could be a game-changer – it's like they're asking to go off the rails (pun intended) 
. He's been around the block a few times and knows how to handle himself on soft ground. Myretown might be looking pretty rosy right now, but I'm keeping an eye on Lowry's Bar 
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. The rain forecast just makes me think they've got more chance than the favorites 
!
. Three Card Brag is also an interesting contender at 9/1 - I mean, that horse has shown some surprising skills before 
at those odds. I mean, Myretown's had some good wins but they're also got a lot of pressure on 'em and I don't wanna see 'em burn out in the middle of the race. The fact that it's comin' down rain at Newbury is gonna play to Lowry's Bar's strengths, if you ask me. They struggled with that bleeding thing last time but maybe they've had a chance to heal up since then? It's not ideal but I think Sam Boswell's got a point - you can never count out an outsider in a big race like this 
, I think Lowry's Bar has got some serious game! 
Being an outsider at 25/1 doesn't bother me, especially if it means he can thrive in wet conditions 
. Boswell's right to be optimistic about them, and I think three card brag at 9/1 is also worth keeping an eye on