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2023 Champion Hurdle

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  • Originally posted by Benjy23 View Post
    We're all waiting to back Vauban against State Man at DRF aren't we?
    Honeysuckle against the pair

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    • How long before Willie announces that Sir Gerhard will be sticking to hurdles this year? With those entries, it looks like it is Appreciate It 2.0.
      I would actually like to see Sir Gerhard and Bob Olinger in this race, they have the stamina to make it a test over 2m but are probably/definitely lacking the speed to beat Constitution Hill. It would make for a top class spectacle, and Bob has no where else to go.

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      • Originally posted by ComplyOrDie View Post

        Honeysuckle against the pair
        Love it. Fighting talk. Fully expecting her to be 3rd fav for the Irish Churdle. How dare they !!! C'mon Honey !!!!

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        • I think I came on here after the Matheson and said Vauban was the eye catching one but after watching again, State Man had him well held. I don't think he has enough just yet to beat State Man but it's good experience for him.

          I'd agree with COD and stick with Honeysuckle. She is dynamite around Leopardstown during the DRF - RPRs of 161 and 163 the last couple of years so State Man will need to run to 170 to beat her most likely. Her reappearance wasn't much different to her other runs in the Hatton Grace for me. If she is the 3rd favourite on the day, then she will be the wrong price.

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          • Her owner said the other day that it was her highest rated performance of her career first time up. Is that correct?

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            • Originally posted by Lobos View Post
              Her owner said the other day that it was her highest rated performance of her career first time up. Is that correct?
              Do you think it was ?
              This mantra is silly really, she went off 4/11.
              I hope she comes back to form in Dublin, but I don't completely buy the "really good run against better horses talk"
              It's a little bit true but not a lot.

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              • Originally posted by Quevega View Post

                Do you think it was ?
                This mantra is silly really, she went off 4/11.
                I hope she comes back to form in Dublin, but I don't completely buy the "really good run against better horses talk"
                It's a little bit true but not a lot.
                Not at first as I was gutted but if the professionals out there say so who am I to argue. Gives me hope that she'll still be a big player in the Irish Churdle.

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                • Originally posted by Outlaw View Post
                  CH Entries

                  Bob Olinger
                  Constitution Hill
                  Echoes In Rain
                  Epatante
                  First Street
                  Honeysuckle
                  I Like To Move It
                  Jason The Militant
                  Knappers Hill
                  Love Envoi
                  Not So Sleepy
                  Pied Piper
                  Sharjah
                  Sir Gerhard
                  State Man
                  Vauban
                  Zanahiyr

                  Epatante in here but not the Mares.
                  Less than 8 runners do we think?

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                  • Originally posted by Kevloaf View Post

                    Less than 8 runners do we think?
                    I think so….. if that’s worth anything!

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                    • I think there might be the bare 8 , but all my bet's down @ 3 places , so i don't mind if it's less . .

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                      • Originally posted by Carnage at Taunton View Post

                        I think so….. if that’s worth anything!
                        Just worth looking at the 'without Constitution Hill' each way market I thought, although I wasn't excited enough to do it myself so I'm not expecting any gems...

                        If Honeysuckle is downed at DRF though, might be a place to play for....

                        Unfortunately Sharjah, Vauban, State Man probably fill the places before I even look.

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                        • Originally posted by Kevloaf View Post

                          Just worth looking at the 'without Constitution Hill' each way market I thought, although I wasn't excited enough to do it myself so I'm not expecting any gems...

                          If Honeysuckle is downed at DRF though, might be a place to play for....

                          Unfortunately Sharjah, Vauban, State Man probably fill the places before I even look.
                          Yeah , looking at the entries it’s hard to see anything else.
                          Only other one I think is possible may be First Street?
                          Looks to be improving anyway.
                          And I think he will run in the race.

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                          • Originally posted by Kevloaf View Post

                            Just worth looking at the 'without Constitution Hill' each way market I thought, although I wasn't excited enough to do it myself so I'm not expecting any gems...

                            If Honeysuckle is downed at DRF though, might be a place to play for....

                            Unfortunately Sharjah, Vauban, State Man probably fill the places before I even look.

                            Can get 33/1 Sharjah in the without Constitution Hill market... 1/5 3 places.

                            Or 25/1 on the same bet NRNB.

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                            • Prices up for the Irish Churdle...

                              State Man Evens, Honey 9/4, Vauban 5/2.

                              Not giving anything away there !!

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                              • Originally posted by Lobos View Post
                                Prices up for the Irish Churdle...

                                State Man Evens, Honey 9/4, Vauban 5/2.

                                Not giving anything away there !!
                                Well twitter will have Vauban and State Man flip flopping soon...

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