2022 Ballymore Novices Hurdle

[Madmoose]

Plus being out of Westener the step up in trip should suit if he isn’t so keen like he has been in some of his races.

[Quevega]

Out of interest
has Willie ever sent a horse to Cheltenham to the ballymore having been unbeaten at 2 miles and never ran over further ?
I don’t know.

[Quevega]

In fact has any trainer done it ?

[Quevega]

Talk of Willie avoiding Nicky’s is probably wide of the mark I think.
He will have respect for sure but he’d take them on.

[Speedy17]

Out of interest
has Willie ever sent a horse to Cheltenham to the ballymore having been unbeaten at 2 miles and never ran over further ?
I don’t know.

Not quite what you asked but Yorkhill won a maiden over 2 and a half, then won the Tolworth over 2, then won the Ballymore. So did run over 2 and a half but the race before the festival was 2m.

[Quevega]

Not quite what you asked but Yorkhill won a maiden over 2 and a half, then won the Tolworth over 2, then won the Ballymore. So did run over 2 and a half but the race before the festival was 2m.

Reminds me when I was labouring for a painter and decorator and this other kid who was doing the same was sent to the shop.
the gaffer sent him for 10 benson & hedges - but told him if they haven’t got them to get anything.

he came back with a Kit Kat and a sausage roll.

[Rooster Booster]

Out of interest
has Willie ever sent a horse to Cheltenham to the ballymore having been unbeaten at 2 miles and never ran over further ?
I don’t know.

Fiveforthree I believe

[Bayoffreedom]

In fact has any trainer done it ?

That well known revolutionary Donald McCain did it with Peddlers Cross

[Quevega]

Fiveforthree I believe

Yep, straight from a maiden on February 13th.
Maybe we've not seen the Mullins ballymore horse yet ?

[Quevega]

That well known revolutionary Donald McCain did it with Peddlers Cross

[Lobos]

I do hope you guys are correct and DD goes Ballymore and JWM goes Albert. I've got myself in a good position for those races but the main point is, I've trusted you and did my wife's retirement Yankee with the two horses going the way you think they are . If they don't then I'll send her round your houses to sort you out.

[Mighty]

Lobos Form an orderly queue…

[Lbur4288]

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/willie-mullins-column-weekend-runners/197693

Interesting bits here, I know we have to take trainers comments with a pinch of salt but thought I'd share. I thought it was interesting he wouldn't be surprised if Hawai Game won the Moscow Flyer despite "looking second string". I know we've gone over the whole "plan b" debate about Willie's horses but Hawai Game isn't one I've seen discussed much here, with a decent run I don't see any reason why this one couldn't go along with Sir Gerhard and/or El Fabiolo and let Dysart Dynamo and Whatdeawant have a crack at the Ballymore. This race could be quite telling.

[Ray]

Reminds me when I was labouring for a painter and decorator and this other kid who was doing the same was sent to the shop.
the gaffer sent him for 10 benson & hedges - but told him if they haven’t got them to get anything.

he came back with a Kit Kat and a sausage roll.

Blimey, labourerd for a painter and decorator?! You mustve been flat out

[Quevega]

Blimey, labourerd for a painter and decorator?! You mustve been flat out

Basic painting and mixing paste.
no wallpapering or skilled stuff.
did a week.