Champion Hurdle 2020

[JackieMoon33]

Eldorado Allen now 152 (+7). That’s going to be tough for the Betfair handicap if they do go that route.

[Lobos]

Eldorado Allen now 152 (+7). That’s going to be tough for the Betfair handicap if they do go that route.

Unlikely to run off that.

[billymag]

In October 1996 I was stood in Coral bookmakers and backed what was an average flat Horse of Martin Pipes running in a Stratford Handicap hurdle off a lowly 117. He duly won and went onto win a couple more before running in the Tote Gold Trophy (now Betfair Hurdle) off 140. He blitzed up in that, making all, winning by 9 lengths. He was raised 20lbs for the win and took his chance in the Champion Hurdle. He again led from start to finish and won easy by 5 lengths. His name was Make a Stand. Never say never. Dreams do come true.

I cant see him landing a blow in the Champion Hurdle but fair play to the horse, hes some constitution running nearly every month either on the flat or over hurdles since May 2017 some achievement.

[charlie]

In October 1996 I was stood in Coral bookmakers and backed what was an average flat Horse of Martin Pipes running in a Stratford Handicap hurdle off a lowly 117. He duly won and went onto win a couple more before running in the Tote Gold Trophy (now Betfair Hurdle) off 140. He blitzed up in that, making all, winning by 9 lengths. He was raised 20lbs for the win and took his chance in the Champion Hurdle. He again led from start to finish and won easy by 5 lengths. His name was Make a Stand. Never say never. Dreams do come true.

I agree with Scooby re the horses chances but fair play, that's some response

[Silverbirch]

With it being such a poor race, I have been looking for some big priced runners for this. I backed the 70/1 on Not So Sleepy after his handicap win each way and it got little support on here.

Just backed these two for much smaller stakes on the exchange:
- Petit Mouchoir 89.0
- Getaway Trump 460.0


Any thoughts or have I officially gone mad?

Petit Mouchoir is a decent e/w bet at high odds imo, as let's be honest, no one knows whats going to happen in this race. None seem to stands out. I think there's value in this race as well as the Marsh/jlt.

[Scooby91]

Petit Mouchoir is a decent e/w bet at high odds imo, as let's be honest, no one knows whats going to happen in this race. None seem to stands out. I think there's value in this race as well as the Marsh/jlt.

I'd like to see petit mouchoir v silver streak pre chelt. And how that would fare.

I think petit mouchoir is probably running to the mid 150s. But it's hard to tell in all honesty how the 2 form lines compare definitively.

[SamuelP]

Now I think 89.0 is value for Petit Mouchoir even though I doubt he'll win. But just to let members know, until recently he was popping up regularly in the 200s if anyone is interested in backing I'd monitor this

[SamuelP]

Another one regularly at a huge price is Chtibello. Yeah very doubtful to win but with previous festival form, could have won the International if he hadn't belted the last, and 409/1 is 409/1

[ComplyOrDie]

I'd like to see petit mouchoir v silver streak pre chelt. And how that would fare.

I think petit mouchoir is probably running to the mid 150s. But it's hard to tell in all honesty how the 2 form lines compare definitively.

I'd side with PM in that battle. I think he's running as well as he ever has tbh.

[Middle_Of_March]

Now I think 89.0 is value for Petit Mouchoir even though I doubt he'll win. But just to let members know, until recently he was popping up regularly in the 200s if anyone is interested in backing I'd monitor this

I’m more than happy with 89.0 tbh even if he eventually doesn’t run.

As COD says, I think he’s running lose to or above his previous best and he’s a previous champion Hurdle 3rd.

[Middle_Of_March]

Another one regularly at a huge price is Chtibello. Yeah very doubtful to win but with previous festival form, could have won the International if he hadn't belted the last, and 409/1 is 409/1

I did look at him (think he was 480.0 yesterday) but expect he will be in a handicap again after last years success.

[SamuelP]

I’m more than happy with 89.0 tbh even if he eventually doesn’t run.

As COD says, I think he’s running lose to or above his previous best and he’s a previous champion Hurdle 3rd.

Yes exactly, I really like the horse. Could be there or thereabouts, hope he springs a surprise for you

[SamuelP]

I did look at him (think he was 480.0 yesterday) but expect he will be in a handicap again after last years success.

Mark a bit high? Could explain why he was never put into the race lto.

[Silverbirch]

I'd side with PM in that battle. I think he's running as well as he ever has tbh.

I believe hes had his wind done, and since that, it has improved him

[Craigy14]

I’ve taken a small chance on cornerstone lad for this at 33/1. He beat bvd lto (bvd possible excuses with the splinter in the finish), was a pretty good front running ride.

Entered at haydock for the ch trial which will more than likely be soft which he seems to relish. If he comes out on top in the race he could become a serious contender, especially if taking the scalp if Henderson enters fusil or pentland.