2023 Supreme Novices Hurdle

[Altior]

Just read post race comments, I see he used the word probably, so maybe if CH ends up novice chasing they'll switch that plan up lol.

There was no probably about it in his interview right after the race! Have to admire the balls trainer and jockey have.

[Irish Rugby]

Barry Connell already confirmed they'd be back next year for the Arkle.

Think Barry is going to out go Gordon with future race honesty. Plus the fact the yard is only 25 or so. He doesn't want other owners either. It is a boutique bespoke set up. Will be punter friendly in terms of targets.

[Irish Rugby]

Guys, I know it sounds as if Barry Connell was bullshitting with those comments around the DRF, but he has gone away and really thought out how he can, as a man of money, succeed in this game when you have all the PtP winners going for silly money and the avenues for good French breds being blocked by the existing agents who all have the existing premier trainers/owners on speed dial.

His operation is a plan in process, with barely 30 or so horses, all in his ownership. Great to see this innovation. He's also secured the services of a burgeoning talent in the saddle with the necessary balls of steel.

[Brooksie]

There was no probably about it in his interview right after the race! Have to admire the balls trainer and jockey have.

Ah fair enough, I was just reading through the quotes on RP

"I hope we are only beginning the journey now," he said of his six-year-old, who returned at odds of 9-2. "This lad will probably come back for the Arkle next year. That would be my initial thought at this point in time but we'll see. Today is for enjoying today."

Not the first time they've misquoted people though

[Altior]

Ah fair enough, I was just reading through the quotes on RP

"I hope we are only beginning the journey now," he said of his six-year-old, who returned at odds of 9-2. "This lad will probably come back for the Arkle next year. That would be my initial thought at this point in time but we'll see. Today is for enjoying today."

Not the first time they've misquoted people though

Here's his initial reaction anyway

https://twitter.com/RacingTV/status/1635638220892299267?s=20