Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown: A Split Opinion Among Racing Insiders
In a crowded field of two-mile chasers, several horses have emerged as strong contenders for the prestigious Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday. The Weekend Winners team has come together to discuss their picks and predictions for the highly anticipated contest.
One of the most intriguing choices comes from BetVictor's Sam Boswell, who is looking beyond the market favourite in Jonbon (7/2). Boswell feels that Jonbon, despite being somewhat underwhelming at Cheltenham, still has a chance to prove himself one last time. He points out that his recent performance was hindered by bad luck and that returning to Sandown could spark something special.
However, host Kate Tracey takes a different approach. For her, the horse of choice is Il Etait Temps, who she has had the pleasure of riding in the past. She credits the diminutive but talented pony for his impressive performances on a variety of tracks and surfaces, citing his ability to overcome big breaks as a major strength.
At The Races' Declan Rix also sees Il Etait Temps as a strong contender, highlighting the horse's forward-going style and Paul Townend's skillful riding. However, Rix does express concern about the potential impact of rain on the track, which could affect his confidence in the event.
Ultimately, it will be fascinating to see how these predictions play out at Sandown on Saturday. As one insider noted, "my heart may be ruling my head here but I'd love to see Jonbon do it just one more time."
In a crowded field of two-mile chasers, several horses have emerged as strong contenders for the prestigious Betfair Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday. The Weekend Winners team has come together to discuss their picks and predictions for the highly anticipated contest.
One of the most intriguing choices comes from BetVictor's Sam Boswell, who is looking beyond the market favourite in Jonbon (7/2). Boswell feels that Jonbon, despite being somewhat underwhelming at Cheltenham, still has a chance to prove himself one last time. He points out that his recent performance was hindered by bad luck and that returning to Sandown could spark something special.
However, host Kate Tracey takes a different approach. For her, the horse of choice is Il Etait Temps, who she has had the pleasure of riding in the past. She credits the diminutive but talented pony for his impressive performances on a variety of tracks and surfaces, citing his ability to overcome big breaks as a major strength.
At The Races' Declan Rix also sees Il Etait Temps as a strong contender, highlighting the horse's forward-going style and Paul Townend's skillful riding. However, Rix does express concern about the potential impact of rain on the track, which could affect his confidence in the event.
Ultimately, it will be fascinating to see how these predictions play out at Sandown on Saturday. As one insider noted, "my heart may be ruling my head here but I'd love to see Jonbon do it just one more time."
. It's like they're trying to stifle our opinions, you know? And what's with the "insider" label? Can't we be thought leaders just because we have a strong opinion on horse racing? 
. And can we get more analysis from people who aren't just repeating what's already out there? A bit of originality would be nice 
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. Oh wait, that's not how this works anymore, is it? 
) - he's got some serious skills and has been on fire in the past. Jonbon's still got potential, but you can't deny that his Cheltenham performance was a bit of a letdown 
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! Declan Rix's concerns are valid, but at the same time, Paul Townend is a genius rider and I trust him with my life (or at least with Il Etait Temps' well-being 
so il etait temps is the safe choice lol like we all know that pony can conquer anything with paul townend in the saddle 
. seriously though, Boswell's optimism about jonbon might actually pay off... who knows? 
maybe the track will be dry and he'll show us what he's got. Declan's concern about rain is legit tho, we don't want a washed-out sandown 
. Like, yeah the horse has potential, but he's been underwhelming? And you're putting your faith in a horse that's gonna be "sparked" by returning to Sandown after some bad luck at Cheltenham? 
That's just wishful thinking, mate. I mean, what if it doesn't happen and Jonbon just ends up being another disappointment? 
At least Il Etait Temps has a proven track record, even if he is on the smaller side... but you can't deny that pony's got skills! 
like even tho he didnt impress that much at cheltenham he's got a good chance at sandown cos sam boswell said so lol and il etait temps seems cool too, but idk if he'd be able to handle the rain... my friend's cousin rode him once and it was super impressive 
btw i had the craziest dream last night where i was on a horse just like jonbon and we were flying 
. Meanwhile, Kate Tracey has faith in Il Etait Temps' ability to rise above any challenges and it really makes you think about how we handle setbacks ourselves - do we let them define us or do we find a way to overcome? 
. On the other hand, Il Etait Temps has consistently shown that he's a top-class horse with the skill and determination to take him to the finish line 
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. The guy is a master of handling these tricky horses and I think his partnership with Il Etait Temps could be the key to their success this weekend 
) for me, I mean, who wouldn't love a little underdog story? Jonbon's got a lot of talent but sometimes being the favourite can be a bad thing. He needs to prove himself all over again and I'm not convinced he will 
On the other hand, Sam Boswell makes some good points about Jonbon's past performances 
Rain or shine, it's gonna be an epic battle at Sandown 
Fingers crossed it doesn't ruin the party! 
! I'm totally torn between Jonbon and Il Etait Temps 
. Declan Rix's concerns about the rain are legit tho 
. Can we get a replay of the whole race with commentary pls? 
I wanna see which horse comes out on top 
! This is so interesting 
what do u guys think? should we put our money where our mouths are? 
is so confused about this one... if Sam Boswell thinks Jonbon has a shot, why doesn't he like the fave then? 
also, Declan Rix is right about Paul Townend being awesome, but don't think a little rain is gonna scare him off 
paul townend is like a magician on that pony 
and sam boswell's prediction of jonbon is not as crazy as people think 
anyway, whoever wins, it's gonna be an epic battle