2015 Champion Hurdle

[iainmcf]

The fly unbeatable at leopardstown,what a horse a true great, jezki running him close again until last flight mistake, mccoy had him travelling nicely and I think with better ground and being primed to peak for the big one jezki will give his supporters one hell of a run in the champion hurdle.

[MrMcGoldrick]

The fly unbeatable at leopardstown,what a horse a true great, jezki running him close again until last flight mistake, mccoy had him travelling nicely and I think with better ground and being primed to peak for the big one jezki will give his supporters one hell of a run in the champion hurdle.

I think you might be right Iain, it could be that they'll use a better pacemaker at Cheltenham, perhaps Kitten Rock, but if they do it will help others in the race, in particular Hurricane Fly and Faugheen. The best performance I saw from the Fly was the 2013 champion hurdle when blinkers were put on Rock on Ruby, he went off hell for leather and down the back the Fly was run off his feet and looked to be struggling but he put his head down, battled and came home in front. Jezki also has to become one of very few horses to win back to back champion hurdles, it's extremely difficult for trainers to repeat the feat of having their horses primed to perfection 2 years running. Of course it's just as difficult to regain a championship at the festival, that's what makes Hurricane Fly a great horse and Willie Mullins a great trainer, again this is building up to a great race.

[Old Vic]

Artic Fire ran a fine race. Mullins could train the first 3.

[Old Vic]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Who will Ruby ride in the Champion Hurdle? 1-10 Faugheen, 5 Hurricane Fly <a href="https://twitter.com/RacingPost">@RacingPost</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Racing_UK">@Racing_UK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PA_Stables">@PA_Stables</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/irishracing">@irishracing</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IrishRacing365">@IrishRacing365</a></p>&mdash; Paddy Power Racing (@pphorseracing) <a href="https://twitter.com/pphorseracing/status/559373971867856896">January 25, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[paz247]

After today my first reaction was that AP shouldn't ride Jezki at the fest, but after thinking about it it would be a tad unfair to jock him off, I just think Jezki needs a few runs to get going and also he needs that quicker ground I think ( hopefully get it a chelt) AP knew he was beat going to the last even before he fluffed it he said, so I would take the positives that AP has learned a bit more about the horse, the ground will hopefully be in his favour and that a quicker pace will help him.
Well done to the Fly though on another victory in his illustrious career ��

[Yeehaa]

After today my first reaction was that AP shouldn't ride Jezki at the fest, but after thinking about it it would be a tad unfair to jock him off, I just think Jezki needs a few runs to get going and also he needs that quicker ground I think ( hopefully get it a chelt) AP knew he was beat going to the last even before he fluffed it he said, so I would take the positives that AP has learned a bit more about the horse, the ground will hopefully be in his favour and that a quicker pace will help him.
Well done to the Fly though on another victory in his illustrious career ��

It is a pity MTOY got injured ..AP will ride whichever of JPs horses he wants for as long as he wants.

[Morning Glory]

I think it will a closer call for Ruby than the betting indicates. His toughest call since Denman - Kauto.

Faugheen is the future but he has stuck by his champions in the past. Townend has won 6/7 riding The Fly and rides him work so wont be a huge disadvantage for HF fans if he deserts him. Artic Fire will be a nice ride for someone.

[Old Vic]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Champion Hurdle <a href="https://twitter.com/Timeform1948">@Timeform1948</a> ratings. <a href="http://t.co/sityBSl1XJ">pic.twitter.com/sityBSl1XJ</a></p>&mdash; At The Races (@AtTheRaces) <a href="https://twitter.com/AtTheRaces/status/559687551477243904">January 26, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Old Vic]

Is Figheen going to Red Mills or something in England.

What is longest break of recent winners

Willie tells RP hasn't decided whether to run Faugheen again or not.

Rock on Ruby 78 days only winner to have break of more than 51 in last 12 years.

5 + 31 + 28 + 10 = 74 days since Kempton

[Yeehaa]

Willie tells RP hasn't decided whether to run Faugheen again or not.

Rock on Ruby 78 days only winner to have break of more than 51 in last 12 years.

5 + 31 + 28 + 10 = 74 days since Kempton

I'd be surprised if he doesn't ho to the Redmills. Wouldn't be keen on him going there without a race.

[Old Vic]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/MCYeeehaaa">@MCYeeehaaa</a> talks to <a href="https://twitter.com/petescu">@petescu</a> about Ruby Walsh&#39;s Champion Hurdle dilemma &gt;&gt;<a href="http://t.co/rGM7saMAjR">http://t.co/rGM7saMAjR</a></p>&mdash; At The Races (@AtTheRaces) <a href="https://twitter.com/AtTheRaces/status/562561696980430848">February 3, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[loveracing]

I'd be surprised if he doesn't ho to the Redmills. Wouldn't be keen on him going there without a race.

Have heard "he won't lose" from someone that has an interest in the horse.

[roose88]

Have heard "he won't lose" from someone that has an interest in the horse.

that's like music to my ears!

[mayo]

Have heard "he won't lose" from someone that has an interest in the horse.

Come on LR name names

[Our Conor]

Come on LR name names

Surely It can't be Ricci talking up his own horses chances.....