Weights Looks Set To Rise As Beef Diverts To Fairyhouse
February 21st, 2008No Beef?
Beef Or Salmon looks set to have his target changed from the Grand National to the Irish alternative at Fairyhouse after connections were disappointed at being allocated the welter burden of 11st 12lb.
Michael Hourigan’s 12 year old would have been asked to shoulder top weight and that did look a very tall order at this stage in his illustrious career.
Who will be top weight now?
Beef Or Salmon’s non-particpation would mean joint top weights would fall to Celestial Gold and Turpin Green and a slight rise in the weights. This would probably mean good news to those of us compiling short lists of horses that meet the various criteria on trends etc as the weights going up will pull a couple more horses over the 11stone barrier (or whatever cut off point you are using).
Let us know if Beef Or Salmon’s likely defection will make a difference to your shortlists and how you may or may not have to redefine your selection criteria.
Randy Nichols Says:
February 21st, 2008 at 11:00 am
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- Randy Nichols.
admin Says:
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Hi Randy,
Thanks for the kind words.
Be sure to spread the word and come back on and let us know what your fancies are for the big race.