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If Concertisata was mine id run her in the champ hurdle but I cant see them doing this, obviously NRNB so no issue, but wouldnt be backing run only
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If the Honey and concertista did run here they'd almost certainly be second and third favourite.
One thing that may possibly make Concertista more likely to end up here is the return of Burning Victory for the mares hurdle.
Haven't heard anything about her mind you.Comment
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If she were mine I'd definitely run her in the irish champion hurdle then if she wins come hereOriginally posted by billymag View PostComment
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Willie's got Elfile too. She was 3rd last year in the Mares Hurdle so has every chance this year . Not seen her yet but maybe she'll have one run in the Quevega and then straight to Cheltenham ??Originally posted by Hardy Eustace View PostComment
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From RP
Honeysuckle, who remains unbeaten, will defend her crown in the newly sponsored Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle on February 6 and a decision on her Cheltenham target will not be made until afterwards.
The trainer said: "Aspire Tower is a big horse and I just looked at him today and thought to myself, 'God, he's really filling out'. He really looks great now. He's lightly raced and you'd like to think there's more to come and that his best days are ahead of him. He'll head straight to Cheltenham and to the Champion Hurdle.
"Honeysuckle is in mighty form. We're aiming her for the Irish Champion Hurdle and getting her ready for that is the main target at the moment. The Champion Hurdle picture looks more open now, but we'll see how the Irish Champion Hurdle goes first and then decide what way to go at Cheltenham
Got to think she goes Champion if winning Irish.Comment
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What price would people have her to run in either race?
2/5 Mares
7/4 CH
Or am I looking at this with rose tinted glasses?? (every multiple I have her in is for the MH!)Comment
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If she wins ICH you wouldn't get any odds on her running in the English version.Originally posted by Hardy Eustace View PostComment
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Depends how she wins imoOriginally posted by Lobos View Post
If she jumps poorly and just holds on like last year she will go the mares youd think
If she jumps better and wins easily then she goes to the champion hurdle with a live chanceComment
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I'd agree with this and imo wouldn't back Honeysuckle now until after the ICH. If she wins she'll probably go for the CH and if she loses her Mares Hurdle price will probably be pushed out slightly.Originally posted by FinalFurlong91 View PostComment
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If she wins and does go CH, what price do you think she'd be?Originally posted by taylorch1990 View Post
Bigger than 7/1?Comment
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Lobos I have to agree with you on this, I think regardless of the victory she’ll go the Champion Hurdle. If people crab her jumping and she still wins does that not show how good she is? If she can beat the best of the Irish jumping poorly as a 2miler.Originally posted by FinalFurlong91 View Post
On paper this years renewal will look stronger than last years imo, so beating that potential field means possibly only 2 of the English she’d need to worry about and 1 of those get 7lbs from in Silver Streak. Epatante obviously the other.
Unless they are just scared to have another number or letter next to her form other than a 1.
100% has to take her chance if winning back to back Irish Champions surely
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Tough oneOriginally posted by Kevloaf View Post
if she wins and still looks a slow jumper and they run in the champion hurdle anyway you've probably chucked your money away
but then if she wins and jumps better you've got 7/1 on what will likely be a 3/1 second favComment
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See I'd be going each way even at 7/1 now it's NRNB.Originally posted by FinalFurlong91 View Post
Even though I don't really fancy her for it, if she wins the ICH, even poorly, it's not easy to pick 3 that'll definitely keep her out of the frame.
Weighing up optimum versus actual ability in her case?Comment
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Off debate here...
Anyone hear anything about how Saldier came out of christmas?Comment
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