Champion Hurdle 2021

[Lobos]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN1O...ature=youtu.be

11 minutes in talking about Saint Roi.


Definitely being plotted at the Champion Hurdle

They clearly think Saint Roi could be top drawer. Patrick was oozing confidence there.

[Lobos]

Patrick did say Sharjah was a ridiculous price at 25/1 which I know a few on here have alluded to. I can't help thinking though that he's had his chance and looks booked for a place at best again ?

[Kevloaf]

Patrick did say Sharjah was a ridiculous price at 25/1 which I know a few on here have alluded to. I can't help thinking though that he's had his chance and looks booked for a place at best again ?

Well you'd still make a profit from the place.

Politilogue backers last year would have been in a similar situation?



Of course, backing horses you don't think will win takes a bit of doing though.

[opatcho]

A few have mentioned it on here, Sharjah will win one race in Ireland when least expected, and run dire in the rest.
I think you'll get a bigger price at some point in the season

Can't see him reversing the form with Epatante, plus where would the campaign Sharjah - too late really to go chasing and Mullins has a few already. Dont think the horse wants 3 miles

[Kevloaf]

A few have mentioned it on here, Sharjah will win one race in Ireland when least expected, and run dire in the rest.
I think you'll get a bigger price at some point in the season

Can't see him reversing the form with Epatante, plus where would the campaign Sharjah - too late really to go chasing and Mullins has a few already. Dont think the horse wants 3 miles

He'll just run in all the big 2 mile races won't he?

Likes good ground so they'll look for that.... then he'll put up his best performance on soft again at Cheltenham, finding one or two too good.



I've backed him each way - he's 5 times bigger than Goshen and has much better form.
He's over twice the price of Saint Roi, and he has better form than him...


I do have a little soft spot for Sharjah it turns out



Before anyone jumps on me, I understand Goshen and Saint Roi are the improvers and therefore may be more likely to win the race. As you all know, I've backed Saint Roi - but the fact remains at their current prices it's the one with the better form that is the bigger price and that's always worth at least considering.

[Lobos]

Well you'd still make a profit from the place.

Politilogue backers last year would have been in a similar situation?



Of course, backing horses you don't think will win takes a bit of doing though.

Place only on the day or without the fav betting is the best way to go with the likes of him imo.

[Ray]

Place only on the day or without the fav betting is the best way to go with the likes of him imo.

I say it time and time again, place betting with skybet during cheltenham is quality! And yes playing sharjah this way is the best way IMO

[Istabraq]

I can’t believe how little Saldier gets mentioned when reviewing this race, his crudentials were rock solid last year before injury ruled him out, of course there’s a chance he may be jumping fences at home but if Klassical Dream is definitely heading down that route it could mean Saldier has, in Mullins mind, unfinished business over timber and at 25/1 there’s still plenty of value for me...

[Kevloaf]

I can’t believe how little Saldier gets mentioned when reviewing this race, his crudentials were rock solid last year before injury ruled him out, of course there’s a chance he may be jumping fences at home but if Klassical Dream is definitely heading down that route it could mean Saldier has, in Mullins mind, unfinished business over timber and at 25/1 there’s still plenty of value for me...

He's in my book, but I am making a book so that loses a bit of vigour.

A positive update in the stable tour, his price should hold long enough for you to press again

You'd hope he's back ready for the Morgiana. Back to back in that with no runs in between would be pretty unique

[opatcho]

Quiet Monday evening, time to sharpen up my knowledge on Saldier and back on some of his races

[opatcho]

Keen on novices coming out and beating decent animals in open company

Petit has been a good benchmark all season. Real shame Saldier has missed so much racing. That come back run was more than decent - it was extremely good

Problem is... will Saldier turn up, will he run more in more than 1 race

[Istabraq]

Quiet Monday evening, time to sharpen up my knowledge on Saldier and back on some of his races

Nothing wrong with his Morgiana win last year having previously fallen when about the beat Espoir D’Allen, won the Punchestown 4yo G1 though I’m not convinced that was the strongest renewal the race has ever known.
If you delve right back he finished 4l behind future Arc winner, Waldgeist, on debut.
Worth remembering he was made favourite for this race after his Morgiana win last year.
Lots to like about him, 25/1 just too big....

[ComplyOrDie]

I can’t believe how little Saldier gets mentioned when reviewing this race, his crudentials were rock solid last year before injury ruled him out, of course there’s a chance he may be jumping fences at home but if Klassical Dream is definitely heading down that route it could mean Saldier has, in Mullins mind, unfinished business over timber and at 25/1 there’s still plenty of value for me...

I agree Ista. I love the horse. I was hoping there was going to be some sort of update in that podcast yesterday but they didn't bloody ask

[Hardy Eustace]

I really dont understand why Saldier gets any air time. He was a well beaten fifth in a bang average triumph and has only had one completed start in the last 2 years. At 25/1 he makes zero appeal to me.

[Istabraq]

I really dont understand why Saldier gets any air time. He was a well beaten fifth in a bang average triumph and has only had one completed start in the last 2 years. At 25/1 he makes zero appeal to me.

It was a poor Triumph HE but for me horses mature/improve at different rates and he showed huge improvement from 4 to 5, if he comes back fit and well no reason why he shouldn’t progress further, he’s already a duel G1 winner...