Paddy Power Gold Cup
Nicholls has a very strong hand in the race & will be desperate to land a big prize early on in the season. Is Silverburn is sitting at 4/1 fav, I cannot see why OSLOT is trading at 20's. Distance wise I would favour Oslot which has proved it will stay whereas Silverburn hasnt. Oslot came to win the Old Roan chase at Aintree 2 weeks ago & if that race hasnt taken much out of him, can go close on a track where it was only beaten a hd over an inadequate 2m distance.
If it stands its ground, Oslot would be a god ew choice. Hopefully Sam Thomas would get the ride if Ruby chooses another Nicholls horse. The Ryanair at the festival could be the horses ultimate target this season?
Hennessey Gold Cup
The 119.0 at Betfair for Star De Mohaison to win this is too big to miss. I really have no idea of Nicholls plans for the horse this season but we do know the animal is top class & at only 7 is the right age to win this race. It has the ability to do so & will stay the distance. I really hope it takes its chance in the race on a track that will suit.
Of the other nicholls runners, Dear Villez would be my choice after an impressive win 1st time up in Ireland. Its around 12/1 mark.
Not sure when the weights are published for the race but that may have an impact also.
I have managed the winner the last 2 years ante post so will put up a final choice after the weights.
