General Chat

[darlojim]

Has there been anything on Barry the Butcher and/or Croke Park?

BTB was supposed to be out in bumpers as early as November according to stable tours but I don't think either have even had an entry

Barry is a big green baby I'm told, and a month or so ago, they were hopeful they'd get him out in a hurdle or bumper for some experience

[RoadToCheltenham]

Is anyone attending the Lambourn Open Day on Friday?

If so, would you be so kind as to write up a little bit of what was said... much appreciated.

[Hurricane fly]

Barry is a big green baby I'm told, and a month or so ago, they were hopeful they'd get him out in a hurdle or bumper for some experience

Would love to see a bumper entry

It's a stretch but collateral form of his PTP took another step forward with He's our Hero coming 2nd on debut

[RoadToCheltenham]

Barry is a big green baby I'm told, and a month or so ago, they were hopeful they'd get him out in a hurdle or bumper for some experience

They're aiming for Punchestown

[Exar Essay]

They're aiming for Punchestown

Is that a new update or the one from a couple of months ago?

[darlojim]

They're aiming for Punchestown

Yeah I've just heard

[Hurricane fly]

So his price will last another 6 weeks

Great..

[FinalFurlong91]

No surprise he's going to punchestown they have about 72 bumpers over the 5 days

[robith]

Kevloaf AEW - Wembley Stadium - see you there?

[The Fellow]

just noticed this on the BHA site


Early notice for 2023/24: National Hunt flat race changes


The following changes will be introduced for the start of the 2023/24 season:

1. A maximum of three runs permitted in National Hunt Flat races.

The only exceptions will be where:

the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, or the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree. Where the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree.
In the case of fillies and mares, a fourth run is permitted in either the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March or the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree. If the fourth run is in the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March then a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree.

2. 6-year-olds no longer permitted to run in National Hunt Flat races after the final day of the Jump season (April 2023).

[Zachx02]

just noticed this on the BHA site


Early notice for 2023/24: National Hunt flat race changes


The following changes will be introduced for the start of the 2023/24 season:

1. A maximum of three runs permitted in National Hunt Flat races.

The only exceptions will be where:

the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, or the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree. Where the fourth run is in the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 NHF at Aintree.
In the case of fillies and mares, a fourth run is permitted in either the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March or the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree. If the fourth run is in the Listed Mares’ NHF at Sandown in March then a further fifth run is permitted in the Grade 2 Mares’ NHF race at Aintree.

2. 6-year-olds no longer permitted to run in National Hunt Flat races after the final day of the Jump season (April 2023).

Banning 6 year olds very good change imo

[JackieMoon33]

Banning 6 year olds very good change imo

100%! Get them bloody jumping.

[Winging The Last]

Banning 6 year olds very good change imo

I presume that means they are still running as 6 year olds at the festivals in March and April though which is still no change. They should just not allow any 6 year olds to run in bumpers full stop

[The Fellow]

2. 6-year-olds no longer permitted to run in National Hunt Flat races after the final day of the Jump season (April 2023).

to me that reads no 6 year olds can run in a bumper after the end of this month , full stop

[Kevloaf]

Kevloaf AEW - Wembley Stadium - see you there?

Very much up for it!