2023 Supreme Novices Hurdle

[Eggs]

….High Definition likely to head straight here;

https://www.attheraces.com/news/2023/February/08/high-definition-still-in-the-frame-for-cheltenham,-despite-weekend-blip

[Jrow]

Just on this, I feel like there has been a shift in 'bullishness' or even 'stubborness' around which are the best before they actually do it/prove it?

Might not have explained what I mean very well.....


Although actually thinking back, they were always nuts on Douvan and seemed adament he was the best horse they had...

I just don't seem to remember it as much, when it's clear who they think is the best at home... it always seemed to be neutral comments...

The way they were going on about Chacun last year before the champion chase, are they actually trying to get a better price themselves on the one they do fancy

[Eggs]

….Kevin Blake’s thoughts;

https://cheltenham.attheraces.com/blogs-and-tips/long-range-forecast/sky-bet-supreme-novices'-hurdle-grade-1

[Exar Essay]

….Kevin Blake’s thoughts;

https://cheltenham.attheraces.com/bl...hurdle-grade-1

Thanks for posting Eggs. I like Kevin but what’s the point in that one dimensional piece. No consideration of the contenders, including the super impressive IET.

[gwaaan]

Thanks for posting Eggs. I like Kevin but what’s the point in that one dimensional piece. No consideration of the contenders, including the super impressive IET.

Feels as if IET is the underdog which is strange. Most likely winner for me

[Brooksie]

Out of sheer boredom played Ittack Blue at 1000/1 on the exchange with a view to trading out if somehow he manages to beat Luccia tomorrow. Pretty unlikely, but if it did happen or at least ran well I'd probably be able to green up. Only one entry at the festival, could well be Aintree bound regardless though.

[Cashew King]

Hunters Yarn -
Winning trainer Wilie Mullins said: “He didn't jump as fluently as I was hoping he would but he showed a nice turn of foot.

“I think he is possibly Supreme Novice-bound if Simon and Isaac want to go there.

“I'm not sure that he stays, the couple of times we've tried him over longer trips he hasn't been up to it yet.

[EnvoiAlien]

Out of sheer boredom played Ittack Blue at 1000/1 on the exchange with a view to trading out if somehow he manages to beat Luccia tomorrow. Pretty unlikely, but if it did happen or at least ran well I'd probably be able to green up. Only one entry at the festival, could well be Aintree bound regardless though.

Not a bad play,whatever happens he could be a real good novice chaser next season,proper unit he is.

[Lobos]

Hunters Yarn -
Winning trainer Wilie Mullins said: “He didn't jump as fluently as I was hoping he would but he showed a nice turn of foot.

“I think he is possibly Supreme Novice-bound if Simon and Isaac want to go there.

“I'm not sure that he stays, the couple of times we've tried him over longer trips he hasn't been up to it yet.

Yep, definitely not a Stayer. Supreme or County off a ridiculous weight or don't go. Probably the last one.

[Exar Essay]

Interesting that Willie called him a stayer in stable
tours and Patrick said he’d want further than 2m last week.

[Carnage at Taunton]

Interesting interview with Hendo there.
Thinks Luccia for Mares Novice, but Nico talking about Supreme, and they have 4 weeks to decide.

[The Fellow]

Nico not got a ride in the Supreme them

[Lobos]

Interesting interview with Hendo there.
Thinks Luccia for Mares Novice, but Nico talking about Supreme, and they have 4 weeks to decide.

MNH looks less competitive. Only two or three to beat in that and it is likely to cut up imo. She could end up a CH horse next year if the monster goes chasing.

[Kevloaf]

Interesting interview with Hendo there.
Thinks Luccia for Mares Novice, but Nico talking about Supreme, and they have 4 weeks to decide.

I can't see Nicky folding on that one.

[Saxon Warrior]

I can't see Nicky folding on that one.

Agreed.

She will go to the MNH and then after Cheltenham, if she's thought good enough to take on the boys, she can do that at Aintree in the Grade 1 NovH over 2M that stablemate Jonbon won last season.