2015 Champion Hurdle

[FTM]

[Thomas Shelby]

I have just watched the re run of Faugheen's race last year.

Impressive, but he made a big blunder three or four from home. He won't get away with that in the Champion Hurdle.

[MrMcGoldrick]

I have just watched the re run of Faugheen's race last year.

Impressive, but he made a big blunder three or four from home. He won't get away with that in the Champion Hurdle.

I think his jumping has improved from last year but the jumping error element is there in all the leading horses in this race apart from Hurricane Fly, he is about the quickest over the hurdles I can remember.

[MrMcGoldrick]

Day 1 yankee selection, have to change because my original pick was The Young Master who looks more like going to the RSA.

So, selection is Hurricane Fly.
Has done it twice, has arguably the best form this season, is, I would say, comfortably the best jumper in the field, seems in better form than last year at the same time, slight niggle in run up to last seasons fez, Mullins confident he'll run a big race, no doubt about his target, and could be first 11 year old to win this since Sea Pigeon

[loveracing]

Day 1 yankee selection, have to change because my original pick was The Young Master who looks more like going to the RSA.

So, selection is Hurricane Fly.
Has done it twice, has arguably the best form this season, is, I would say, comfortably the best jumper in the field, seems in better form than last year at the same time, slight niggle in run up to last seasons fez, Mullins confident he'll run a big race, no doubt about his target, and could be first 11 year old to win this since Sea Pigeon

We are only 14 days away from the CH and we still have rain most days. HF fans must be praying the weather stays like this.

[Hoof]

Vaniteux

We sort of stayed over hurdles with what will hopefully be a top-class chaser. I’d be disappointed, whatever happens this year, if this time next year we’re not talking about a potential Arkle horse. He hasn’t seen good ground this year, but he’s run three very solid races. I don’t know whether he didn’t stay, he’s been beaten by three very good horses in three top-class races, but he’s still bang on the doorstep. We could wait for the two-and-a-half miles at Aintree, but if it’s it good ground he’ll run in the Chanpion. He’s had a little freshen-up when the ground was bad and he’s coming into it fresh and well.

[Mytentoryours]

Day 1 yankee selection, have to change because my original pick was The Young Master who looks more like going to the RSA.

So, selection is Hurricane Fly.
Has done it twice, has arguably the best form this season, is, I would say, comfortably the best jumper in the field, seems in better form than last year at the same time, slight niggle in run up to last seasons fez, Mullins confident he'll run a big race, no doubt about his target, and could be first 11 year old to win this since Sea Pigeon

Sorry Mr Mc, love this horse but couldn't be ploughing in on the fly at this stage. No chance on good ground. However if it's soft ground then he could run into a place.

[loveracing]

Sorry Mr Mc, love this horse but couldn't be ploughing in on the fly at this stage. No chance on good ground. However if it's soft ground then he could run into a place.

True Tenty. Can't really gamble on the weather, this is an ap value acca after all. Though this is down to Mayo.

[loveracing]

OV - please can you unlock Mayo's day 1 yankee thread.

Also thanks for moving the acca threads to this forum.

[MrMcGoldrick]

Sorry Mr Mc, love this horse but couldn't be ploughing in on the fly at this stage. No chance on good ground. However if it's soft ground then he could run into a place.

You pays yer money you takes yer chance Tenty, I'm loaded up on Faugheen but I've been squirreling ew savers onto the Fly, I too love this horse and I can't have him out of the three, he's the one I fear, good soft or worse.

[Lessey]

Have already mentioned him on the Neptune thread but wil re-iterate here for clarity.

Day 2 Selection: Ordo ab Chao
Race: Neptune
Odds: 16/1 generally

I've been sweet on him for a while. Won a grade 2 lto beating the highly regarded value at risk and vago Collognes at Cheltenham so already has proven course form. Alan King regards him as one of his best novices in the yard and he should improve for better ground. On top of his obvious credentials there is also the fact that the neptune market is beginning to cut up nicely. Nicolls canyon is the clear favourite but arguably should be going for the supreme. I reckon he will stay but his best flat ratings all came on soft ground, as did his performance last time out and I'm hopeful his front running style over a longer distance could set the race up. Parlour games and outlander come next and they have obvious chances. Then there is Windsor park and better ground is likely to see him go for the Albert Bartlett. Then there are the likes of Shanehill (supreme), kilcrea vale (unlikely to line up) and tell us more (also not guaranteed to line up). If all went well Ordo ab Chao could well end up being about 4th in the neptune market with an obvious chance and I can guarantee he won't be 16/1 nearer the day when all the non-runners are taken out.

[loveracing]

Have already mentioned him on the Neptune thread but wil re-iterate here for clarity.

Day 2 Selection: Ordo ab Chao
Race: Neptune
Odds: 16/1 generally

I've been sweet on him for a while. Won a grade 2 lto beating the highly regarded value at risk and vago Collognes at Cheltenham so already has proven course form. Alan King regards him as one of his best novices in the yard and he should improve for better ground. On top of his obvious credentials there is also the fact that the neptune market is beginning to cut up nicely. Nicolls canyon is the clear favourite but arguably should be going for the supreme. I reckon he will stay but his best flat ratings all came on soft ground, as did his performance last time out and I'm hopeful his front running style over a longer distance could set the race up. Parlour games and outlander come next and they have obvious chances. Then there is Windsor park and better ground is likely to see him go for the Albert Bartlett. Then there are the likes of Shanehill (supreme), kilcrea vale (unlikely to line up) and tell us more (also not guaranteed to line up). If all went well Ordo ab Chao could well end up being about 4th in the neptune market with an obvious chance and I can guarantee he won't be 16/1 nearer the day when all the non-runners are taken out.

OV - please move this to day 2 Yankee please.

Lessey - like the suggestion btw, also plenty of blues across ochecker yesterday!

[MrMcGoldrick]

What the hell's happaened to this thread, about 20 pages missing

[Old Vic]

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[Old Vic]

Dunraven
P Hobbs: Hurricane Fly will let everybody down soon, can't trust the Montjeus. (The Coolmore table nearby are well impressed!)

From a 2012 preview. The Fly lost the battle and won the war...certainly hasnt let anyone down.