2025 Novice Hurdlers

[Ice]

Hills have The Big Westerner priced at 16/1 for the Bartlett, in their Road to Cheltenham specials. Best price 12/1 elsewhere, Paddy’s have cut to 8’s. Might be of interest to some with today’s confirmation that she’ll be trained for the AB.

Cheers mate, had a little dabble on that.

[Istabraq]

Have to be seriously concerned about his jumping Ista?

Twice now he's looked like a snooker table, so obviously hasn't learned one bit

The same will apply Kopek des bordes and Jasmin de Vaux if they don't improve on their next start.

Yeah to a point, though novices are allowed to be novices early/mid season.
I’ve always had a theory about novices too, in slowly run affairs their noviceness (unlikely to be a word) is exaggerated and their jumping generally improves for some pace…

[ComplyOrDie]

Has there been anything mentioned on Argento Boy following his poor showing over Xmas ?
Given the positive noises re The Big Westerner and his price in the A Bartlett market it’s impossible not to like Argento Boy and at 50/1 he’d be a no brainer to get onside to me, especially if anyone is looking to back the former at 16/1 or shorter….

I thought Minella Sixo was overpriced @ 100/1, given just the 4-5 lengths he has to make up, albeit the mare is likely to improve more given her lack of experience so far. Not to mention he's rated 133 so could be one for a handicap

Although I feel Minella Sixo gives Gordon a good line into the form, as he has a few he can aim at the Bartlett.

[Craigy14]

I rate both horses very highly so it wouldn't bother me that Kaid won snug personally. Koktail divin with some proper winter ground be right up his street

That’s more than fair mate, I liked both as well to be honest.

We’ll know more when both are upped in Grade next time out

[Birds Nest]

Interesting today if cheltenham goes soft/heavy, think diva luna might get outstayed on bad ground by olly murphys horse, pierrot looks an out and out 3miler £200,000 purchase..

[Benjy23]

I rate both horses very highly so it wouldn't bother me that Kaid won snug personally. Koktail divin with some proper winter ground be right up his street

Any interest in Koktail for the AB? Wouldn't seem the obvious type for me but the 16s NRNB is tempting.

[darlojim]

Any interest in Koktail for the AB? Wouldn't seem the obvious type for me but the 16s NRNB is tempting.

Yeah for sure Benjy, I'd covered both for now and will re-assess on his next entry

[YoungHustler]

Henry also has Butch Cassidy who we might see again on Sunday. Both him and Koktail looked like a step up might be helpful. Surely he won’t send three to the Bartlett. I’d have thought Koktail might go for the Turners.

Surprised Butch was 50s with 365 so have taken a small interest. Hoping he runs on Sunday as De Bromhead talked as if there would be plenty of improvement from his debut which was a decent race.

[Craigy14]

Interesting today if cheltenham goes soft/heavy, think diva luna might get outstayed on bad ground by olly murphys horse, pierrot looks an out and out 3miler £200,000 purchase..

I like the Murphy horse today and have backed him to beat the mare. Sean is riding out his skin again this season.

Expensive purchase as you, has a nice pedigree as well.

[Exar Essay]

He’s probably not good enough, but my word Sounds Victorious finds bundles.

[Carnage at Taunton]

He’s probably not good enough, but my word Sounds Victorious finds bundles.

AB could be the perfect race for him after watching that

[Durham Edition]

AB could be the perfect race for him after watching that

Agreed one of those types that just keep battling, looked beat 2 out but just kept going and going.

[DenmanSacre]

2nd well beat by JDV as well

[ComplyOrDie]

2nd well beat by JDV as well

Just keeps stacking up!

[Eggs]

….Diva Luna given a MNH haircut, maybe a bit of 20-1 available. Sounds Victorious into 25-1 AB.