2021 Ballymore Novices Hurdle

[Saxon Warrior]

Trainer comment post race on BG

"The plan this season was always to go to Cheltenham if we thought we were good enough," she said. "We're looking at the Ballymore, he will stay that trip so that'd be the one.

"He's an exciting horse but he just needs to learn more. His jumping is foot-perfect at home, but it's appalling in his races. We school, school, school at home and he never makes a mistake. He doesn't respect them. Next year, when he goes novice chasing, he should."

Bear Ghylls is likely to be tested at Graded level before March's festival, although connections are unsure where his prep run will come.

Martin added: "We couldn't find a Graded race for him so we had to come here. We'll need to find something before Cheltenham."

[Garrison Savannah]

Excellent - thanks Saxon

[Pendil]

Trainer comment post race on BG

"The plan this season was always to go to Cheltenham if we thought we were good enough," she said. "We're looking at the Ballymore, he will stay that trip so that'd be the one.

"He's an exciting horse but he just needs to learn more. His jumping is foot-perfect at home, but it's appalling in his races. We school, school, school at home and he never makes a mistake. He doesn't respect them. Next year, when he goes novice chasing, he should."

Bear Ghylls is likely to be tested at Graded level before March's festival, although connections are unsure where his prep run will come.

Martin added: "We couldn't find a Graded race for him so we had to come here. We'll need to find something before Cheltenham."

My
The Sidney Banks G2 at Huntingdon over 2 1/2 miles should be interesting. I think My Drogo due there too

[ComplyOrDie]

My
The Sidney Banks G2 at Huntingdon over 2 1/2 miles should be interesting. I think My Drogo due there too

And Boothill if fit.

[Rooster Booster]

My
The Sidney Banks G2 at Huntingdon over 2 1/2 miles should be interesting. I think My Drogo due there too

And Boothill I think assuming he is over his splint issue

[Imperial Commander]

Entries for Naas on Wednesday

https://status.hri-ras.ie/entries/Mi...5&v=2021011110 2421

[Lobos]

C'mon Bobby boy !!!!

[ComplyOrDie]

C'mon Bobby boy !!!!

Needs to be sticking that lot away to have a favourites chance in this race, and I'm hoping he does just that

[ComplyOrDie]

Entries for Naas on Wednesday

https://status.hri-ras.ie/entries/Mi...5&v=2021011110 2421

There's a few handicap jobs in there for sure!

[Cheltenham Novice Chase]

There's a few handicap jobs in there for sure!

I’m confused. Why would Ragnar Lodbrok not have a mark when he has already run three times over hurdles?

[ComplyOrDie]

I’m confused. Why would Ragnar Lodbrok not have a mark when he has already run three times over hurdles?

I had noticed this about a few horses I have seen like that when looking at cards. I don't have an explanation myself, wonder if anyone else can help?

[Imperial Commander]

There's a few handicap jobs in there for sure!

There could be!

[ComplyOrDie]

There could be!

There will be, because they can't all win

[archie]

I’m confused. Why would Ragnar Lodbrok not have a mark when he has already run three times over hurdles?

Not sure of the exact details but it's along the lines of only being allocated an official mark when they're entered in a handicap or declared for a graded race.. It's possible he'll have a mark in today's update but otherwise he should have one next Monday.

[Kevloaf]

Are people sure Wide Receiver is running for a handicap mark?


The 25/1 NRMB for him is surely a poke at nothing.

I know we all assume he's the one for the Martin Pipe - but Gordon does actually surely need a horse to run in the Ballymore?