Champion Hurdle 2020

[isitmarchyet]

Wonder if Felix Desjy could be an outsider in this? Gordon mentioned he could stay over hurdles in one of his stable tours.

Obviously not worth thinking too much about until we see an entry, but with this looking such an open race this year, he's one I'm keeping an eye on. Not priced up in many places yet though.

Felix Desjy

6g Maresca Sorrento – Lamadoun
Gigginstown House Stud
52151-2
RPR 152h OR 152

He’s had a little setback – he pulled muscles behind. I had him entered last week and was planning on running him so it’s a real shame. He has to have a month standing in his box now and, while I haven’t discussed it with Michael and Eddie [O’Leary], I wouldn’t be shocked if we kept him over hurdles this season and gave him a handy season. There’s no point in going jumping fences after Christmas.

[Scooby91]

Yes Skybet 12/1 Scoob

Awful, I'd rather take 9/1 incase he fell. Or one got given a soft lead and he lost by a nose.

[Quevega]

Decided to chance Darasso for this at 75's on exchange. Just 1pt.
looked impressive winning the red mills over 2 mile and looks like they are going to take in the 2 mile grade one over christmas.
A good run there or if it turns over the favourite then it'll be a strong likelihood they'll try again in March I reckon.
Worth a punt.

[Kautothegreat8]

Decided to chance Darasso for this at 75's on exchange. Just 1pt.
looked impressive winning the red mills over 2 mile and looks like they are going to take in the 2 mile grade one over christmas.
A good run there or if it turns over the favourite then it'll be a strong likelihood they'll try again in March I reckon.
Worth a punt.

Defo worth a go when you look at the difference in price with Coeur Sublime. Already beat him fair and square giving weight so yes think I may join you.

[Quevega]

Decided to chance Darasso for this at 75's on exchange. Just 1pt.
looked impressive winning the red mills over 2 mile and looks like they are going to take in the 2 mile grade one over christmas.
A good run there or if it turns over the favourite then it'll be a strong likelihood they'll try again in March I reckon.
Worth a punt.

And not so sleepy is 40-1 on exchange. Jesus. It won a handicap off 127, at ascot where they tend to string out off the home bend and you need to be up with the pace. I remember when Brain Power won and I thought he had no chance but at least he was rated 150 or something at the time.
Anyone backing not so sleepy is daft/very sleepy, although he is going to be entered I suppose so that's a plus.

[Pendil]

Decided to chance Darasso for this at 75's on exchange. Just 1pt.
looked impressive winning the red mills over 2 mile and looks like they are going to take in the 2 mile grade one over christmas.
A good run there or if it turns over the favourite then it'll be a strong likelihood they'll try again in March I reckon.
Worth a punt.

No longer in the betting for this weeks race Q. Must have been scratched

[Quevega]

No longer in the betting for this weeks race Q. Must have been scratched

which race ?

[Scooby91]

No longer in the betting for this weeks race Q. Must have been scratched

He was supplemented. He is.

[Pendil]

which race ?

Matheson hurdle next Sunday

[Quevega]

Matheson hurdle next Sunday

still showing where I'm looking.
Not in the chase anymore though.

[Pendil]

still showing where I'm looking.
Not in the chase anymore though.

I was checking the RP site but if I go to Paddy Power he is showing as 7/2. Odd was he supplemented

[Pendil]

He is also showing as 4/1 on the skybet site so its probably an RP cockup

[Quevega]

He is also showing as 4/1 on the skybet site so its probably an RP cockup

Race is on 29th so dec's aren't in yet. But he's been supplemented so should be in the 5day/6day decs or whatever.

https://www.irishracing.com/card?race=Leopardstown_Sun_29th_Dec_2019_2_30&prc=093&prd=201912291430

irish racing site has them

[Eggs]

Decided to chance Darasso for this at 75's on exchange. Just 1pt.
looked impressive winning the red mills over 2 mile and looks like they are going to take in the 2 mile grade one over christmas.
A good run there or if it turns over the favourite then it'll be a strong likelihood they'll try again in March I reckon.
Worth a punt.

....I was saying a few pages back that Darasso is so versatile, he’s also in the Gold Cup betting.

His chase win late last season (Webster Cup) is an amazing watch given how far behind he was. Looks made for the Cheltenham hill.

I’ve backed him @ 27-1 in the ‘any race’ market. I didn’t think he would revert to 2m hurdles, but stayers could be a possibility. I think Scooby likes him for the Ryanair.

[Quevega]

....I was saying a few pages back that Darasso is so versatile, he’s also in the Gold Cup betting. His chase win late last season (Webster Cup) is an amazing watch given how far behind he was. I’ve backed him @ 27-1 in the ‘any race’ market. I didn’t think he would revert to 2m hurdles, but stayers could be a possibility. I think Scooby likes him for the Ryanair.

If he wins next saturday he'll go for the champion hurdle for sure.