Mares Hurdle 2021

[Lobos]

Imagine if they supplement her for the Champion!

Girl power....1/2/3

[Quevega]

I wonder what the thinking is giving her a prep over 2m, is this the only suitable option or can we expect a County entry ?

County ??
This obsession needs to stop.
Now you want 153 rated mares in handicaps.

[Istabraq]

County ??
This obsession needs to stop.
Now you want 153 rated mares in handicaps.

Who said I wanted her in a handicap ?
Read before you jump Q...

[Quevega]

Who said I wanted her in a handicap ?
Read before you jump Q...

What did i read wrong ?

[Hardy Eustace]

Girl power....1/2/3

Would be some sight to see those three jumping the last together, miles clear of the boys!!

I dont think it would happen but would bring a tear to the eye if it did!

[Lobos]

Would be some sight to see those three jumping the last together, miles clear of the boys!!

I dont think it would happen but would bring a tear to the eye if it did!

Benie in 4th

[nortonscoin200]

Imagine if they supplement her for the Champion!

It makes so much sense for Concertista to go to the CH IF BDD is fit to race but they don’t want to risk fences.

[charlie]

It makes so much sense for Concertista to go to the CH IF BDD is fit to race but they don’t want to risk fences.

We agree, buts its a sensitive subject that has take a lot of debate.

[KingSprinterSacre]

It makes so much sense for Concertista to go to the CH IF BDD is fit to race but they don’t want to risk fences.

Bar for the owners, who may not want to step aside for another horse in the yard, for a race they are fav for.

[Lobos]

Bar for the owners, who may not want to step aside for another horse in the yard, for a race they are fav for.

Plus she'd have to tackle two Mares better than her on ratings.....

[nortonscoin200]

Bar for the owners, who may not want to step aside for another horse in the yard, for a race they are fav for.

PP/BF make Concertista 10-1 joint fourth favourite for the Champion Hurdle in NRNB lists.

I'd make her third favourite at worst and not far off Epatante based on Concertista's form this season, Epatante's disappointing run at Kempton and Hendo's general travails.

And Honeysuckle is far from unbeatable over two miles - surely she hasn't improved that much since the stable decided a year ago not to run her.

I know prize-money has been reduced this year but last season the winner of the CH got 265k with 100k for 2nd , 50k for 3rd and 25k for fourth.

The Mares Hurdle prize-money was 67k for the winner and 25k for second.

At present Willie's main CH hope is Sharjah - is last year's runner-up really going to win it for the first time aged eight?

Willie hasn't got a great hand in the CH, in my opinion.

Who would Townend choose to ride if Concertista went to the CH? Surely Concertista. He's only ridden her in her last two races and they're two out of two.

Then Patrick could keep the ride on Sharjah - and Benie could go for the Mares Hurdle assuming she's fit to race.

And Elimay can take care of the Mares Hurdle. That's a good fit for Willie.

And the owners?

Well , they get a very realistic shot for glory in the Champion Hurdle as the stable's first string.

If they finish second they pick up a bigger cheque than for winning the Mares Hurdle.

Fair enough , if the owners don't want to step aside they shouldn't have to - they should call the shots in my book although I wonder if they actually do with Willie. But surely the owners and Willie must still be pondering this as a pretty attractive option.

[DenmanSacre]

PP/BF make Concertista 10-1 joint fourth favourite for the Champion Hurdle in NRNB lists.

I'd make her third favourite at worst and not far off Epatante based on Concertista's form this season, Epatante's disappointing run at Kempton and Hendo's general travails.

And Honeysuckle is far from unbeatable over two miles - surely she hasn't improved that much since the stable decided a year ago not to run her.

I know prize-money has been reduced this year but last season the winner of the CH got 265k with 100k for 2nd , 50k for 3rd and 25k for fourth.

The Mares Hurdle prize-money was 67k for the winner and 25k for second.

At present Willie's main CH hope is Sharjah - is last year's runner-up really going to win it for the first time aged eight?

Willie hasn't got a great hand in the CH, in my opinion.

Who would Townend choose to ride if Concertista went to the CH? Surely Concertista. He's only ridden her in her last two races and they're two out of two.

Then Patrick could keep the ride on Sharjah - and Benie could go for the Mares Hurdle assuming she's fit to race.

And Elimay can take care of the Mares Hurdle. That's a good fit for Willie.

And the owners?

Well , they get a very realistic shot for glory in the Champion Hurdle as the stable's first string.

If they finish second they pick up a bigger cheque than for winning the Mares Hurdle.

Fair enough , if the owners don't want to step aside they shouldn't have to - they should call the shots in my book although I wonder if they actually do with Willie. But surely the owners and Willie must still be pondering this as a pretty attractive option.

Or do as Honeysuckle did. Win the Mares Hurdle this season and plot next season on seeing if she's good enough for the Champion Hurdle.

Could take in the Punchestown Champion Hurdle this year, or the Aintree Hurdle if they want to stay over 2m4 but go against the 2 milers that pop up in that. Next season, win a Mares only hurdle first time up, go for the Matheson or take on Honeysuckle in the Irish Champion Hurdle and if it fails, she can go to the Mares Hurdle again.

Willie will just want to win as many races as he can and he will pick the easiest race for her.

[Pendil]

PP/BF make Concertista 10-1 joint fourth favourite for the Champion Hurdle in NRNB lists.

I'd make her third favourite at worst and not far off Epatante based on Concertista's form this season, Epatante's disappointing run at Kempton and Hendo's general travails.

And Honeysuckle is far from unbeatable over two miles - surely she hasn't improved that much since the stable decided a year ago not to run her.

I know prize-money has been reduced this year but last season the winner of the CH got 265k with 100k for 2nd , 50k for 3rd and 25k for fourth.

The Mares Hurdle prize-money was 67k for the winner and 25k for second.

At present Willie's main CH hope is Sharjah - is last year's runner-up really going to win it for the first time aged eight?

Willie hasn't got a great hand in the CH, in my opinion.

Who would Townend choose to ride if Concertista went to the CH? Surely Concertista. He's only ridden her in her last two races and they're two out of two.

Then Patrick could keep the ride on Sharjah - and Benie could go for the Mares Hurdle assuming she's fit to race.

And Elimay can take care of the Mares Hurdle. That's a good fit for Willie.

And the owners?

Well , they get a very realistic shot for glory in the Champion Hurdle as the stable's first string.

If they finish second they pick up a bigger cheque than for winning the Mares Hurdle.

Fair enough , if the owners don't want to step aside they shouldn't have to - they should call the shots in my book although I wonder if they actually do with Willie. But surely the owners and Willie must still be pondering this as a pretty attractive option.

It will be interesting to see if connections of Concertista let her take up her entry in the G3 Red Mills Trial hurdle over 2ml at Gowran Park on Saturday

[Lobos]

I suppose if Willie thinks Concertista is 20 lengths better than Sharjah/Saint Roi then they may want to take on Honeysuckle..................not happening is it

[Mr X]

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