Champion Hurdle 2020

[kinloch brae]

I am not too fussed as long as the two mares run against each other. That way you get two competitive races. As regards the Champion Hurdle one is complete guesswork at the trip and the other needs to magically find a stone. The Mares is clearly the best chance of either of them actually winning a race.

[Silverbirch]

Man I'm gutted I missed that 4/1 on supasundae top 4 finish even more now ��

[John2345]

Like everyone on the forum, I’ve put a huge amount of time and study into the meeting. No matter how many times I look at this race I can’t get any feeling of confidence about any of the main fancies. I’m beginning to think SuperS and Ballyandy each way are my best options at this stage.

[Kevloaf]

If Epatante doesn't run, Pentland Hills is favourite for the Champion Hurdle, having been beaten in both his trials this season.

[Nathaniel99999]

Only horse I've fanced for this race has been and always been Darver Star ever since after the Irish Champion hurdle. Plus if Epatante is pulled out that gives me even more hope that Darver Star is gonna come close to winning this race. Plus the horse can cope with any ground it seems. Coming 2nd to Honeysuckle and giving 7bls to that horse aswell and almost winning is good enough for me to think the horse has a chance.

[Liammet]

Epatante almost drifting to a backable price now
Nrnb of course

[Quevega]

One thing to note regarding the Epatante news.
It's telling how easy the bookmakers have been able to push her price out to 9/2.
It gives a fair indication on the more realistic odds, and how much piss they are extracting with the prices of the others in behind.

[Toffees]

Last bit of 20s around for Coeur Sublime. Great EW bet.

[Altior]

Makes the Saldier NR even sorer now doesn't it. Pentland bloody Hills could well be favourite for this.

Cilaos Emery being switched might prove a bit of a masterstroke. However if I was Ricci I'd definitely be switching Benie. She already has a mares, why not go for the big one.

[Kevloaf]

Last bit of 20s around for Coeur Sublime. Great EW bet.

On what bit of form this season is that a great bet? - Obviously, we both know he has no firm this season making that good.


Last seasons 2nd in the Triumph is his standout piece of form, and the winner of the race has not won since.... (you can argue he's better VALUE than Pentland Hills, which may be true, but I believe Pentland Hills is priced hilariously)


Of the other horses that mmay have 'ran their race' in that Triumph, Gardens of Babylon? Nothing since. Nelson River? Lol. Quel Destin in 5th? He's done well.



It's hardly strong form.


I won't allow Pic D'Orhy in 10th beaten 20L as proof of it being a strong race either, as if he ran his race in the Triumph, all the horses ahead of him would be Graded winners by now.





Couer Sublime got walloped by Darasso 19L
Beaten 14.5L by French Made
Beaten 12.5L behind Sharjah



I don't get how he's a good bet at 20/1?


Davy Russell says he works like a Champion Hurdler..... that's the best arguement there is for him?



Not personal, of course

[Toffees]

Yes, clearly not based on this years form.

He didn't travel well in the Matheson for sure so I'm willing to forgive the last run with the benefit of the wind op and the fact he comes here fresh. Fast paced Champion Hurdle on soft ground is what he needs. Leave him travel into it like the Triumph last year. Obviously can't say for sure, but I do expect him to mature and improve and the vibes are good over here. And I'm not just taking that from Previews.

On the day, to be honest, ill probably be hoping to get my win stake layed off at short prices before or at the last. Definitely think he is a right back to lay on the day assuming his price holds. I also have a Supasundae docket at 33s EW.

[Toffees]

And the Juvenile race French Made won last year turned into a sprint on ground he wouldn't have liked.

Also just a point on his in running prices, its obviously based on how well he travels. He touched just under 2.7 in Leopardstown, he traded just under odds on in the Triumph and well under odds on in every other race he hasn't won.

May be wrong but I consider 20.0 plus pretty good value but would also consider getting a lay in mid race at under 3.0. May or may not get matched but thats my plan anyway. Game of opinions.

[chunker86]

Imagine the scenes on Tuesday

1st Ballyandy
2nd Darver Star
3rd Supasundae

[charlie]

Imagine the scenes on Tuesday

1st Ballyandy
2nd Darver Star
3rd Supasundae

Pass me a bag, I want to be sick

[TigerRolllllll]

Imagine the scenes on Tuesday

1st Ballyandy
2nd Darver Star
3rd Supasundae

Honeysuckle switches and wins by 10 lengths........following on from a star performance by Notebook

Then Benie completes a nice double later and a fab day for the ladies

NOW...imagine the scenes