Triumph Hurdle 2021

[dannycraigpirates]

Didn’t realise French Aseel had 9 runs in France
flat form not that good really
but as I already said,that was visually impressive

my mate is 2.5% owner. Backed him on Xmas day @ 33s for today’s race but didn’t back for triumph just had 2.5pts @ 11s for this race now

[dannycraigpirates]

One that had gone totally under the radar by the looks of things
Nice profit coming for the Holdens

I’ve heard he’s being sold to a big yard in due course

[Skysthelimit]

Won as he liked so hard for him to be impressive on the clock really, that will be much slower than the Graded hurdle(as you would expect) Historically Horses like Gorbatov/Adjudicator who went on to contest the triumph won it in circa 5/6 seconds quicker on similar ground but again he didn't have to race with anything.

The Grade 1 was just under 5 seconds faster but the time from the last to the line in both races was roughly the same. French Aseel may have benefited from fresher ground and carried less weight (10lb) but given his age, inexperience and the way he won he looks very smart.

[Outlaw]

The Grade 1 was just under 5 seconds faster but the time from the last to the line in both races was roughly the same. French Aseel may have benefited from fresher ground and carried less weight (10lb) but given his age, inexperience and the way he won he looks very smart.

Rare you get a true run juvenile race pre festivals, hence the fuss with Zanahiyr. Worth bearing in mind he's inexperienced over hurdles but he's had 9 runs on the flat so having a turn of foot wasn't an issue. Didn't need to get racing as clearly better than what he faced today but visually impressive is all it was for now and the 139RPR awarded by the RP seems very generous vs previous renewals imo.

[dannycraigpirates]

I’ve heard he’s being sold to a big yard in due course

350k to Tom Malone although JP maybe interested

[Redbridge]

Danny, French Aseel never raced beyond a mile on the flat, what was the thinking when purchased ?

[charlie]

1pt EW Persia @ 40/1

By Galileo, purchased by JP, sent to JOB. Runs tomorrow

Credit to Kotkijet for the below:

Persia bbc Joseph Patrick O'Brien f7-2-1 (96) 103
Galileo (Giant's Causeway){1-x}(0.77) No jumps relatives
Joseph O'Brien has used this race to introduce two ex-Ballydoyle horses in recent years, with A Year To Remember finishing third in 2016, and subsequent Triumph Hurdle third Gardens Of Babylon winning two years ago. Persia has a higher flat rating than either of those and is also his highest rated ex-Ballydoyle horse to run in the sphere this season. Twice a winner last season at Galway and Chelmsford, his best effort came when beaten half a length by Desgraves in the Group Three Eyrefield Stakes. His seasonal reappearance did not come until September when a three and a half length ninth in the Petingo Handicap off 100, and a midfield finish in another "Premier" handicap at Listowel later that month. Galileo wins his fair share of juvenile hurdles, but nothing more, and while his dam was third in her Irish Oaks, the damline is bereft of jumpers with only Brave Inca's sire Good Thyne being the only relative of note at 4/1. Stamina and ability to handle soft ground are not concerns, but while the yard has a fine first time out rate, they generally improve with experience.

[Imperial Commander]

Persia a nonner at Punchestown today

[charlie]

Persia a nonner at Punchestown today

Thanks for posting

I've just seen why. Terribly sad news for the JP family

[Topofthegame2021]

Thanks for posting

I've just seen why. Terribly sad news for the JP family

He passed away Charlie?

[Redbridge]

French Aseel's performance has gone largely unnoticed by the racing press considering he has been clipped in price once more into clear 2nd fav.

Time was not great but the easiest winner of the day.

[PresentingPercy]

He passed away Charlie?

JP's daughter in law passed away yesterday, she was married to his son John.

[Topofthegame2021]

JP's daughter in law passed away yesterday, she was married to his son John.

Oh how awful - thanks for letting me know!

[Might_Bite]

365 just let me get 33s on Rivere for triumph just before the line just thought I’d definitely get full cash out after that visually impressive start.

[Olliemagern]

How many do we reckon Gordy sends over for the triumph? Has some seriously impressive juveniles visually Atleast to go to war with