2025 Novice Chasers

[Exar Essay]

When was the early entries, I've a screenshot of the market on 15th Dec. Entries were prior to that weren't they?

Entries were very early December. Confirmations were 19th December. So the market should reflect those early entries

[Craigy14]

Can anyone recall whether Firefox was an early entry in the Faugheen Novice Chase? If anyone has the early entry list that would be appreciated.

I only screenshotted Leopardstown for some reason 03/12 forgot to do limerick

[darlojim]

Entries were very early December. Confirmations were 19th December. So the market should reflect those early entries

Ballyburn
Ile Atlantique
IEP
BDA
Croke Park
Sa Majeste
Firefox
Stellar Story
Mirazur
Slade Steel
KOK
Search for Glory

Didnt capture anything below that (16/1+)

[Exar Essay]

Ballyburn
Ile Atlantique
IEP
BDA
Croke Park
Sa Majeste
Firefox
Stellar Story
Mirazur
Slade Steel
KOK
Search for Glory

Didnt capture anything below that (16/1+)

Nope. That’s all I need. Cheers

[Lobos]

If Constitution Hill bombs in the Xmas Hurdle would Sir Gino then be switched back to hurdles again as substitute even if he were impressive against Ballyburn???

Is there a chance that SG runs against Lossiemouth (assume he gets 4yo allowance?) rather than CH as he's race fit and CH would perhaps prefer an easier introduction than giving an in form race fit mare 7lbs ?
There's other races CH could run in. Relkeel perhaps? International?

Edit...just seen 4yo no allowance. Question still valid though.

[Rooster Booster]

Do you always seem like you’ve come out of the wrong side of the bed?

Jeez lighten up man.

I’m merely responding to you that I’d be very surprised if it was anything to do with prize money. Anyway enjoy the rest of your Sunday if you can, crack a smile

Yep fair enough. When you aren’t enjoying something like you used to it’s time to walk away so appreciate the feedback.

[Craigy14]

If Constitution Hill bombs in the Xmas Hurdle would Sir Gino then be switched back to hurdles again as substitute even if he were impressive against Ballyburn???

Is there a chance that SG runs against Lossiemouth (assume he gets 4yo allowance?) rather than CH as he's race fit and CH would perhaps prefer an easier introduction than giving an in form race fit mare 7lbs ?
There's other races CH could run in. Relkeel perhaps? International?

No don’t think there’s any allowance for Sir Gino over hurdles, he’d be giving 7lbs to Lossiemouth mate.

Certainly that’s how racing post seem to show it. Is it not depending on them winning a certain graded race, which he’s done now having won a Grade 1?

[Lobos]

No don’t think there’s any allowance for Sir Gino over hurdles, he’d be giving 7lbs to Lossiemouth mate.

Certainly that’s how racing post seem to show it. Is it not depending on them winning a certain graded race, which he’s done now having won a Grade 1?

Yeah, just looked it up. Question still applies though. Would Nicky not be better running Sir G? Would he want CH to be proper tested on his first run back in a year after all the issues he's been through? Why not take a softer race.

[darlojim]

Yeah, just looked it up. Question still applies though. Would Nicky not be better running Sir G? Would he want CH to be proper tested on his first run back in a year after all the issues he's been through? Why not take a softer race.

He's told the world Con Hill is going to the Xmas hurdle

He'd be ridiculed if he backed out knowing he's got a race on his hands - and rightly so.

[Lobos]

He's told the world Con Hill is going to the Xmas hurdle

He'd be ridiculed if he backed out knowing he's got a race on his hands - and rightly so.

He doesn't care what people think . He'd always do what's best for the horse. It must be going through his mind. The Relkeel would be a super alternative for him.

[Craigy14]

Yeah, just looked it up. Question still applies though. Would Nicky not be better running Sir G? Would he want CH to be proper tested on his first run back in a year after all the issues he's been through? Why not take a softer race.

I’d say no, they need to get Constitution Hill to run at any opportunity they can, if he’s fit and ready.

If Constitution Hill bombs out in the Xmas Hurdle they may send Sir Gino back over hurdles, that’s what was frustrating me, just make a decision is it chasing or hurdling, not just using him if ‘the star’ horse was right or not.

[darlojim]

He doesn't care what people think . He'd always do what's best for the horse. It must be going through his mind. The Relkeel would be a super alternative for him.

A lot goes through that blokes mind nowadays

He just expects easy races up until the festival, but even I'd be gobsmacked if he didnt' run him next week, think the owner getting abit sick of it too, told Nicky no more racecourse gallops already

[Carnage at Taunton]

Yeah, just looked it up. Question still applies though. Would Nicky not be better running Sir G? Would he want CH to be proper tested on his first run back in a year after all the issues he's been through? Why not take a softer race.

I just presumed they were reverting back to the original plan
Sir Gino going chasing
And CH is on course for Kempton as planned.
Never been a mention of any other race for him.
If Lossie turns up , she turns up.
I think it’s ideal for them to know if they need to switch SG for CH if CH is obviously not the same horse, with enough time before March.
Sir Gino could win the Wayward and still go back hurdling if connections are ok with that.

[Lobos]

Cheers guys.

As I've said before, I wouldn't be at all surprised if there are more twist and turns before race time .

[Black Dog]

On Mark Howard's diary page yesterday he says he received news of a high profile novice chaser who is ruled out of the festive season. It will be in his Christmas update who the horse is tomorrow. Anyone heard who it is?. Any guesses?