2016 Champion Hurdle

[iainmcf]

Yes I think the connections would love to match Istabraq's 3 in a row then go on to beat that and become an all time great.

[Faugheen_Machine]

I'd love to see him jump a fence one day as i think he has the ability to win a gold cup.

I doubt we'll ever see it though.

[gjt7756]

I wouldn't go as far to say that he would win a GoldCup, i know willie did debate who to send over fences when both Faugheen and Vautour were over hurdles but i think they made the right choice, the way Faugheen takes his hurdles, apart from today, i think his jumping over fences would take a lot of brushing up, he's the stables new Hurricane Fly and thats where he belongs in my eyes

[Faugheen_Machine]

I met the man who bred Faugheen at the festival last year and he really wanted them to run over fences this year, saying he was made for for the job.

It's not going to happen because of the strength in depth of Ricci's horses but it would be great for racing if they gave it a go.

[Morning Glory]

Agreed, but he'll be halfway there in a few weeks, with no obvious contender in his current division, and no obvious contender in the novice or juvenile ranks.

MIn
Ivan

could both be the real deal.

Staying sound is also a challenge. I really though Ricci was tempting fate when he started talking yesterday about how good Douvan would be next year. Willie has a better record than all at getting horses back to the Festival (Quevega) but records exist for a reason.

[Old Vic]

NJH

My Tent Or Yours and Hargam will work over four hurdles at Kempton this afternoon, in between the two chase races at 2.15pm and 2.50pm.

Barry Geraghty takes the ride on My Tent Or Yours while a certain Sir AP McCoy will be aboard Hargam.

I’ll be back later today with an update on how they went, plus a full preview of our runners over the weekend.


Does that mean MTOY not going to Wincanton ?

[mayo]

Tenty vs Hargam

[Cashew King]

Tenty vs Hargam

Thanks for that Mayo - at least proves its alive & well.

The 16/1 without Faugheen looks worth a stab to have an interest in the race

[KingSprinterSacre]

I wouldn't read too much into a racecourse gallop. I got too excited about the one Sprinter done last season before returning to the course.

[mayo]

I wouldn't read too much into a racecourse gallop. I got too excited about the one Sprinter done last season before returning to the course.

Me too KSS. But gotta keep the faith. Modus and MTOY are in most of my accas.

[MrMcGoldrick]

This could be more of a stamina test than people think if Aristo du Plessis takes his chance, goes from the front in a similar fashion to Faugheen so may give that one a lead for first mile or so. Can't see him staying there in this but would more or less ensure an end to end gallop which would see off anything with the slightest stamina doubt

[bitchy]

Faugheen will miss the Cheltenham Festival with a sore suspensory. More to follow.

[mayo]

unlucky backers

[Istabraq]

I hope everyone in here with those acca vouchers have NRNB

[KingSprinterSacre]

My antepost portfolio is in ruins. Am in genuine shock