The Big Jump Off

[charlie]

I don't think PN said Hurdling for definite with LE did he ? Thought it was just under consideration?

Nothing definitive but intimated strongly enough where it just wouldn't be on your mind. It's a lazy selection. 12+ races prices up - hundreds of horses to pick from, 5 months to go and he lands on one that might not even jump a fence this season.

[darlojim]

I find David Jennings entertaining, but christ he doesn't half offer up some bang average opinions. He has every horse ahead of him at the start of the season, can pick anything he likes and lands on LE for the GC when PN has said hurdling, and CPS for QMCC at 10yo when he couldn't win it at 9. They're not terrible opinions and his rarely are terrible, but they're just not very good are they. Not remotely surprising, I just expect him to up his game every year, but every year he doesn't. I like GL, he knows the time of day.

Yeah i feel DJ also generally tries to lead the British battalion, with him being so keen on horses like bravemansgame and mister fisher last year. Gavin Lynch definitely know his stuff but doesn't have a big enough reach in racing imo. Does he do anything else apart from Upping the Ante bar the odd guest on a podcast or talk show? Doesn't have social media either so his opinions are often kept under wraps bar the tuesday evening show.

[Star De Mohaison]

Most interesting thing for me was Patrick Mullins saying there's a possibility that Gaillard Du Mesnil could stay hurdling as he's not the biggest of horses. Aound 70mins in.

This is Willie Mullin's quote after GDM won at Punchestown in April taken from IrishRacing.com

Mullins added: “That was a very good performance and I think he’s going to be a nice horse next year.

“There is a good possibility that he’ll jump fences next season and that might help him to settle as well. He’s too busy during a race, but once he learns to relax, he’ll give a lot more.”

In stark contrast to Patrick's quote. IMO I actually don't think Patrick has any idea what Willie's plans are for any of the horses, I take what he says with a pinch of salt.

[Big Bucks]

This is Willie Mullin's quote after GDM won at Punchestown in April taken from IrishRacing.com

Mullins added: “That was a very good performance and I think he’s going to be a nice horse next year.

“There is a good possibility that he’ll jump fences next season and that might help him to settle as well. He’s too busy during a race, but once he learns to relax, he’ll give a lot more.”

In stark contrast to Patrick's quote. IMO I actually don't think Patrick has any idea what Willie's plans are for any of the horses, I take what he says with a pinch of salt.

100%, and would be sure we aren't alone!