2024 Champion Hurdle (Previously Constitution Hill thread)

[TigerRolllllll]

I’m guessing this is the CH thread

Bob Olinger 70s on exchange …..think that’s generous

Nothing beats CH, but if you like a few in each, then no horse is guaranteed to run or run well & Bob looked good today albeit 2.5m

My guess is they try DRF vs State Man ….that could well be close to 160 today ….so wouldn’t be far off

If he travels like that & is good d ouch to be within couple lengths at last then game on in Dublin

Prob lot of heart in this….but couldn’t resist

[Lobos]

Bob cut into 33/1 from 50/1 with Unibet.

[Lobos]

Bob Ollinger slashed again by Unibet.....into 20's now. Lots of Each Way money ?? 25's biggest with one firm B365

[TigerRolllllll]

All aboard the Bob train

Straw clutching i know, but CH last two runs have RPR of 163 & 167....Bob was given 165 for Chelt run & Henry is brilliant as peaking one for March....and a jockey who can win Champ Hurdles (at festival i'd have her over Nico & Paul prob)

[Carnage at Taunton]

All aboard the Bob train

Straw clutching i know, but CH last two runs have RPR of 163 & 167....Bob was given 165 for Chelt run & Henry is brilliant as peaking one for March....and a jockey who can win Champ Hurdles (at festival i'd have her over Nico & Paul prob)

CH is 180 plus, serious straw clutching.

[Lobos]

CH is 180 plus, serious straw clutching.

We are talking Each Way Carnage. Don't think anyone believes he can beat CH if he gets there safely and jumps round clean. Always a chance though. 50/1 was the bet though which is long gone.

[Carnage at Taunton]

We are talking Each Way Carnage. Don't think anyone believes he can beat CH if he gets there safely and jumps round clean. Always a chance though. 50/1 was the bet though which is long gone.

All I saw was that the jockey can win CHurdles, no
mention of a place.

[Lobos]

All I saw was that the jockey can win CHurdles, no
mention of a place.

Need to look a bit further up this thread.

[TigerRolllllll]

All I saw was that the jockey can win CHurdles, no
mention of a place.

EW def shout - but any race where there is one horse dominating betting the win is possible......not all the short favs will win & poss even make it there. CH looks least likely to be beaten, but anything could happen

Im NOT saying Bob will win, but more he has a chance if CH not 100%......Bob Travels so well & IF (big IF) he can be close enough and still on the bridle late enough, then maybe? I dont think State Man can be ridden that way.....plus my jockey point is that this will require tactics as Chelt usually does

No horse has ever been able to travel with CH on the bridle yet.....Bob maybe that type....but admit lots of straws here

[Carnage at Taunton]

Need to look a bit further up this thread.

I was replying to a post.

[Carnage at Taunton]

EW def shout - but any race where there is one horse dominating betting the win is possible......not all the short favs will win & poss even make it there. CH looks least likely to be beaten, but anything could happen

Im NOT saying Bob will win, but more he has a chance if CH not 100%......Bob Travels so well & IF (big IF) he can be close enough and still on the bridle late enough, then maybe? I dont think State Man can be ridden that way.....plus my jockey point is that this will require tactics as Chelt usually does

No horse has ever been able to travel with CH on the bridle yet.....Bob maybe that type....but admit lots of straws here

Fair enough, I hope he turns up and runs a big race for you.

[Muswell]

https://x.com/attheraces/status/1746891333627703309?s=46&t=6cBuNXVl_Hk5QPgLPgxL6Q

[Quevega]

That either explains his airy fairy interviews lately, or just helps stop the criticism if he simply didn't want to run for other reasons
I'll go with the former (benefit of doubt and all that)
Although I'd be amazed if it's anything serious, or out of the ordinary.

[Kevloaf]

Panic will set it, the 'each way' horses will get clipped.

[Quevega]

https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain/constitution-hill-ruled-out-of-unibet-hurdle-on-trials-day-due-to-unsatisfactory-scope-adb798C8Vgm8/

Full statement from Henderson