2022 Mares Novices Hurdle

[Stormez]

Interesting to see how Belle Metal gets on this weekend
I know some including myself had her on the shortlist for this
Her first run was almost too bad to be true and the Jockey reported the horse made a noise in running
Hoping 33s is an overreaction and she bounces back

I was big on her before the season, and it was good to hear there was a reason for her underperforming last time out.

My concern with her is that she already needs the trip of Saturdays race, and dropping back down to 2 miles for the MNH will be too sharp for her.

[Altior]

I know a few members had backed her for this race, or had her in their trackers, but Ashroe Diamond has been entered in the Mares Bumper at the DRF

Good man, managed to cash out full stake.

[Lobos]

Nurse Susan disappointing today. May have met a decent one but her chances in this don't look good now. Line through her I'd say unless there were excuses.

[KickOnMyCockers]

Nurse Susan disappointing today. May have met a decent one but her chances in this don't look good now. Line through her I'd say unless there were excuses.

Looked to be travelling very sweetly all the way round but then seemed to empty to my eye. Cashed out immediately

[Benjy23]

Ground not a valid excuse?

Belle Metal running tomorrow, on the subject of those willing to forgive a bad run


2m 4f though, so probably not one for this race. Especially if she jumps as poorly as last time.

[jack1092]

Ground not a valid excuse?

Belle Metal running tomorrow, on the subject of those willing to forgive a bad run


2m 4f though, so probably not one for this race. Especially if she jumps as poorly as last time.

Never was convinced by her, but most of the comments from her runs last year were "stamina"- if she wins well tomorrow, i'm sure they'll probably want to run her at the festival, but maybe Fairyhouse will be more her bag.

[Hurricane fly]

She was backed like a good thing right before the off aswell

[FinalFurlong91]

Any idea why allegorie de vassy is suddenly a sea of blue?

as short as 7/2 in places and 3/1 with skybet

[The Tank]

Any idea why allegorie de vassy is suddenly a sea of blue?

as short as 7/2 in places and 3/1 with skybet

Strange move on a Sunday evening. Maybe something creeping out of Willie's camp as Glens of Antrim and Statuaire showing red?

[RoadToCheltenham]

Strange move on a Sunday evening. Maybe something creeping out of Willie's camp as Glens of Antrim and Statuaire showing red?

Wondered if Glens of Antrim might be one for a handicap? Got +1 by HRI for collateral this week so now 129. Add Irish tax and she might sneak into a Coral Cup / County Hurdle off a featherweight...

[Irish Rugby]

There seems to be, before this downward spiral in the price, more interest in Allegorie de Vassey, than Willie's other potentials for this race, Brandy Love and Grangee, even though both were impressive.

Belle Metal failing again must mean she won't be coming over, so it could just be that factored in as well.

At this point, apart from the market, it's hard to split the Mullins mares, based on just the single run for each.

[Craigy14]

Solerina entries be out today so be interesting to see who he fires at the race.

Will it be too soon for Dinoblue, who was impressive as well on debut?

You would expect Allegorie, Brandy and Grangee to be entered. Possibly Dinoblue if she’s all good after racing only 3 weeks ago.

[Liammet]

Solerina entries be out today so be interesting to see who he fires at the race.

Will it be too soon for Dinoblue, who was impressive as well on debut?

You would expect Allegorie, Brandy and Grangee to be entered. Possibly Dinoblue if she’s all good after racing only 3 weeks ago.

Does the winner of the Solerina have to carry a 5lb penalty at Cheltenham ?

[Craigy14]

Does the winner of the Solerina have to carry a 5lb penalty at Cheltenham ?

Yeah 5lbs for Graded win.

[RoadToCheltenham]

Yeah 5lbs for Graded win.

Limini and Laurina both went on to win at Cheltenham - so if Willie sends her here it may tell us who his #1 is.