2025 Novice Hurdlers

[JackieMoon33]

These entries provide a little insight into Mullin's pecking order. Those entered for a maiden at Limerick but not at Leopardstown on 26th are surely not Willie's best, in his mind at least. He'd want Paul to be riding his better ones on a (probably) nicer surface at Leopardstown surely.

Or where there is no suitable race, as that's what I'm clinging to with Final Demand being entered at Down Royal over 2m4f on 26th

[Exar Essay]

Or where there is no suitable race, as that's what I'm clinging to with Final Demand being entered at Down Royal over 2m4f on 26th

Yeah, apologies. I meant specifically in respect of the 2m races which are basically on at the same time.

[JackieMoon33]

Yeah, apologies. I meant specifically in respect of the 2m races which are basically on at the same time.

I'd fully agree on the 2m. Of those that were well spoken of in the stable tours, only Kiss Will only got the Limerick entry and not Leopardstown.

[Quevega]

Is it safe to assume Lossie not going kempton boxing day then ?
I think she won't.
But if she does come over then Pauls got a choice to make.

[Exar Essay]

I'd fully agree on the 2m. Of those that were well spoken of in the stable tours, only Kiss Will only got the Limerick entry and not Leopardstown.

Funiculi Funicula too, although he has an entry this Saturday too.

[ComplyOrDie]

Is it safe to assume Lossie not going kempton boxing day then ?
I think she won't.
But if she does come over then Pauls got a choice to make.

Difficult one, I'd say she'll not come over and Paul wouldn't either.

One ride at Kempton, albeit a potential Champion Hurdle winner, or a full book with a fair few potential festival hopes at Leopardstown?

Would maybe be different if Willie had something in the King George too, but as of yet, he doesn't.

Bit different when Ruby went for Faugheen, as RR sent two others over on the day, including one in the King George, for him to ride, as well. He could do that again, I guess!

[Quevega]

Difficult one, I'd say she'll not come over and Paul wouldn't either.

One ride at Kempton, albeit a potential Champion Hurdle winner, or a full book with a fair few potential festival hopes at Leopardstown?

Would maybe be different if Willie had something in the King George too, but as of yet, he doesn't.

Bit different when Ruby went for Faugheen, as RR sent two others over on the day, including one in the King George, for him to ride, as well. He could do that again, I guess!

Makes it even less likely Ballyburn comes over the day after then really.
You could imagine Danny coming over for Lossie, but not for Ballyburn.

[Exar Essay]

Difficult one, I'd say she'll not come over and Paul wouldn't either.

One ride at Kempton, albeit a potential Champion Hurdle winner, or a full book with a fair few potential festival hopes at Leopardstown?

Would maybe be different if Willie had something in the King George too, but as of yet, he doesn't.

Bit different when Ruby went for Faugheen, as RR sent two others over on the day, including one in the King George, for him to ride, as well. He could do that again, I guess!

There was a rumour doing the rounds that Willie might have one in the Kauto Star too. If he did have those two, you'd imagine he might supplement something for the King George? It's such a weak race, you could roll the dice with a Capodanno or GCW type.

[ComplyOrDie]

Makes it even less likely Ballyburn comes over the day after then really.
You could imagine Danny coming over for Lossie, but not for Ballyburn.

I think it makes sense for Ballyburn to go to Limerick.

If the ground is soft/heavy, which it usually is at Limerick at that time of the year, it won't be run at a fast pace, you'd imagine, which will give him a little more time for jumping, which is the one area he needs to brush up on.

[darlojim]

There was a rumour doing the rounds that Willie might have one in the Kauto Star too. If he did have those two, you'd imagine he might supplement something for the King George? It's such a weak race, you could roll the dice with a Capodanno or GCW type.

Who would he have for the KS?

Surely not one of the newcomers without a beginners until their belt

[ComplyOrDie]

There was a rumour doing the rounds that Willie might have one in the Kauto Star too.

Hadn't seen any such rumours, where were these and any idea which horse?

[darlojim]

I think it makes sense for Ballyburn to go to Limerick.

If the ground is soft/heavy, which it usually is at Limerick at that time of the year, it won't be run at a fast pace, you'd imagine, which will give him a little more time for jumping, which is the one area he needs to brush up on.

I took a punt on Sa Majeste going

He'd won there on seasonal debut first time up last season

I dont see Ballyburn going, IA aint going and IEP aint going

Could end up a sub par renewal, Gordon sending Croke Park

[Exar Essay]

darlojim ComplyOrDie I am not sure of the horse, sorry. Only that he was considering sending one.

Edit: I was mentioning this as it might factor in to where Paul ends up.

[luisgarciaisgod]

Still no Jalon D'oudaires entries, I know Gordon said he pulled a muscle which set him back but I was expecting to see an entry by now.

Finger getting close to the cashout button.

[Istabraq]

Still no Jalon D'oudaires entries, I know Gordon said he pulled a muscle which set him back but I was expecting to see an entry by now.

Finger getting close to the cashout button.

If you have the ability to cashout then it has to make sense on the basis Hills will be NRNB on 1st Jan, others will follow, and it doesn't look like he'll get an entry before then so take cashout and re-back with insurance...