2024 Stayers Hurdle

[Rooster Booster]

https://www.attheraces.com/news/2023...s-rock-stamina

Maries rock article suggesting both races at festival possible, depending on what happens up till then.
As many would have thought.

Yep relkeel followed by 3 miles then decision. Exactly what Nico said post race.

[archie]

Sounds to me like she'll be turning up in the Mares Hurdle again. Would prefer her out of the way in the Stayers personally!
Get her on a flat track on Good ground over 3m so she can win on the bridal.

She'll be needing a groom then.

[Kevloaf]

https://www.attheraces.com/news/2023...s-rock-stamina

Maries rock article suggesting both races at festival possible, depending on what happens up till then.
As many would have thought.

“My comments (previously) have been it’s very much just the three-mile route, but when the facts change, your opinions are allowed to change as well and I’m not as all-in – nor is Nicky or the team – on the three-mile division being her sole campaign this year. We’ll know more as the season goes on.”



It is mad when you've backed something what you pick out, but having her for the Mares Hurdle and not the Stayers, after reading the article, particularly this.... I think I'm right

[Quevega]

“My comments (previously) have been it’s very much just the three-mile route, but when the facts change, your opinions are allowed to change as well and I’m not as all-in – nor is Nicky or the team – on the three-mile division being her sole campaign this year. We’ll know more as the season goes on.”



It is mad when you've backed something what you pick out, but having her for the Mares Hurdle and not the Stayers, after reading the article, particularly this.... I think I'm right

I did the same
Pretty sure anyone that did the double you suggested with Dashel the other day will also

[YoungHustler]

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[YoungHustler]

I'd be happy with that. You'd think she'd need to show up well though in the Long Walk to be considered a Stayers contender no ?

The strength of the English Stayers is weak imo so I would hope she would be close regardless if she is not 100%!

If she isn't close, she may not be considered for either race and end up in a handicap.

[Lobos]

Sir G given haircut by B365. 25's into 20's

[Lobos]

West Balboa into 11/4 fav with Hills for Long Walk !!

[Kevloaf]

West Balboa into 11/4 fav with Hills for Long Walk !!

6/1 available

Whose side are you on?

[ComplyOrDie]

6/1 available

Whose side are you on?

That doesn't sound like something Lobos would do

[Lobos]

6/1 available

Whose side are you on?

Just stating how short she's gone with them. Every punter loves to see their AP horses gambled on. Clearly there's some confidence behind her and someone's walloped Hills for a fair bit by the looks of it.

I wouldn't be backing her for the Long Walk but do have her on board for the Stayers like everyone else.

[Lobos]

West Balboa currently sitting 3rd fav for Stayers.......she's crept up the board quietly!!!???

[Odin]

Yep relkeel followed by 3 miles then decision. Exactly what Nico said post race.

Probably the logical way of doing things now as well. If she stays over CD in January, she stays. Will be interesting to see what they do if she tanks home in the Relkeel again but the Cleeve is bottomless or abandoned.

[Lobos]

Probably the logical way of doing things now as well. If she stays over CD in January, she stays. Will be interesting to see what they do if she tanks home in the Relkeel again but the Cleeve is bottomless or abandoned.

We all know Nicky will run her in the Mares Hurdle again. It's what he does.

[Odin]

We all know Nicky will run her in the Mares Hurdle again. It's what he does.

Hopefully for her, they'd change her tactics in that situation. She's clearly a stayer rather than a sprinter at 2m4f whether shes a stayer or non-stayer at 3m, so make use of her. Don't make the same mistake as last year where Love Envoi and/or Youwearitwell dictate the race and sprint clear from the front.