2023 Novice Hurdlers

[SeanRock]

let's hope we get a proper gallop.

I’m hoping for the same, Path D’oroux opened up 12/1 with WH, I hooved up as much of that as possible, he should appreciate a truely run race!

[Lobos]

Royal Bond looks a cracker, strongest renewal in years. I had Champ Kiely down at a ballymore horse but would they be tempted to stick to 2m if he were to impress on Sunday?

Either that or up him to the Albert if he's outpaced as I think he might be this weekend. Willie said this race will help them decide. Also depends on where Vega goes.

[Lobos]

I'd assume Townend will make all on Champ Kiely. Will need to make it a test as some of the ones in behind look speedy. Last year's race was a mess so let's hope we get a proper gallop.

Agree completely. He'll ensure its a proper test alright.

[Eggs]

I’m hoping for the same, Path D’oroux opened up 12/1 with WH, I hooved up as much of that as possible, he should appreciate a truely run race!

…Sky; 66-1 Royal Bond/Bally; 80-1 Royal Bond/AB.

[BookieBasher]

Either that or up him to the Albert if he's outpaced as I think he might be this weekend. Willie said this race will help them decide. Also depends on where Vega goes.

I was torn between Supreme and Ballymore for Facile. But I’ve come to my way of thinking that with Champ Kiely and Grangeclare West looking very decent animals over 2m4 then these 2 could very easily cover the Ballymore and Bartlett between them leaving Facile as the Supreme winner elect.

Have done CK/GW cross doubles and a cross treble using Facile in the Supreme.

[Stormez]

…Sky; 66-1 Royal Bond/Bally; 80-1 Royal Bond/AB.

Anything for Irish Point Royal Bond & Supreme?

[DenmanSacre]

I’m hoping for the same, Path D’oroux opened up 12/1 with WH, I hooved up as much of that as possible, he should appreciate a truely run race!

Not sure who I'd land on for Sunday yet.

Not especially keen on Champ Kiely

Is Marine Nationale actually that good? Demandrivingdouvan looks and absolute boat so his beating of him isn't as impressive as it first seemed.

Irish Point still looks a bit underdeveloped to me. I'd expect him to improve from the last race but I think he needs more time.

Path D'Oroux - Cromwell will have some idea of how he compares to Inothewayurthinkin and through Imagine, Hercule Du Seuil.

I think both of those could run big races.

12s on Path DOroux could look big.

[Eggs]

…..14-1 Champ Kiely has seemingly gone for Ballymore, now a best price 10-1.

[Lobos]

I was torn between Supreme and Ballymore for Facile. But I’ve come to my way of thinking that with Champ Kiely and Grangeclare West looking very decent animals over 2m4 then these 2 could very easily cover the Ballymore and Bartlett between them leaving Facile as the Supreme winner elect.

Have done CK/GW cross doubles and a cross treble using Facile in the Supreme.

Could be a very astute move

[fatherjohn]

one thing that I'm cautious of is willie can stick with the distance they've won over - like he did with appreciate it. if kiely wins the royal bond well I think its more likely he'll stay at 2m. if he doesn't win well/loses he'll be tried at 2m4

[Benjy23]

I'd imagine what FV does tomorrow (and beyond) will have a huge influence on where CK goes, and the rest of Mullins novice hurdlers for that matter.

Wouldn't be backing any of his others for the Supreme ATM personally.

[BookieBasher]

one thing that I'm cautious of is willie can stick with the distance they've won over - like he did with appreciate it. if kiely wins the royal bond well I think its more likely he'll stay at 2m. if he doesn't win well/loses he'll be tried at 2m4

The way Champ Kiely won his hurdle debut over 2m5 on the bridle suggests he could easily be Willies No.1 for the Ballymore or Potato. Thus keeping it simple for Vega to run on the Tuesday

[Lobos]

I'd imagine what FV does tomorrow (and beyond) will have a huge influence on where CK goes, and the rest of Mullins novice hurdlers for that matter.

Wouldn't be backing any of his others for the Supreme ATM personally.

Yep. He's a proper pain in the ass that Vega !! Can't get stuck into anything with confidence until we know where he'll be going and that won't be until decs time I suspect.

[Odin]

I've got this weird feeling - and it's a complete hunch based on nothing concrete - that Willie's number 1 supreme runner may not yet have run in his name. Parmenion and Quais De Paris would be the two most likely if I'm right.

Never warmed to champ kiely, he'd be a very un Mullins like winner of the supreme/Ballymore.

The uncertainty makes me glad I'm not really focussing on the novice hurdles this year though!

[darlojim]

I've got this weird feeling - and it's a complete hunch based on nothing concrete - that Willie's number 1 supreme runner may not yet have run in his name. Parmenion and Quais De Paris would be the two most likely if I'm right.

Never warmed to champ kiely, he'd be a very un Mullins like winner of the supreme/Ballymore.

The uncertainty makes me glad I'm not really focussing on the novice hurdles this year though!

Big shout that Odin, ahead of potentially a big marker to be placed down tomorrow in Facile Vega.