2025 Novice Chasers

[Eggs]

Think he outclassed them in the end. Looks to be better the further he goes so if going Cheltenham then surely the BANC would be the logical choice. Certainly didn't show the speed through the race to instantly think he needs a drop in trip, though does jump well. 10/1 is fair for a grade 1 winner for the BANC anyway, IF he was to turn up.

Jacob said: “He was very good, he really picked up from the back of the second-last and was good, brave and long at the last.

“I’ve always said it that two miles racing against State Man and the likes was always going to be too sharp and it was proven in the Aintree Hurdle. Please God he comes out of this well and is an exciting horse for the ‘double green’ for the rest of the season.”

He added of his recent injury troubles: “I’m not going to lie, it has been a very frustrating spell for me and has been hard work. I knew I had one or two good rides coming into the Christmas period so wanted to get back for it and whatever happens now, I’ve got a Grade One.

“Obviously Simon and Isaac have been an integral part of my career for the last 11 years, that is a long time and we have a massive association.

“The are like brothers to me so I owe my whole life to them and also to Robert and Sally Alner as well. This is very very special.”

[darlojim]

Willie saying Fairyhouse or Liverpool for Impaire et Passe

DRF 2M5 next.

[SeanRock]

Willie saying Fairyhouse or Liverpool for Impaire et Passe

DRF 2M5 next.

There’s absolutely no chance the festival is already off the card for him before he runs at the DRF. If he wins the old Flogas I’d like to see Willie try talk connections into side stepping for Fairyhouse.

[darlojim]

There’s absolutely no chance the festival is already off the card for him before he runs at the DRF. If he wins the old Flogas I’d like to see Willie try talk connections into side stepping for Fairyhouse.

Just passing on what he said

interview be up on X no doubt

[Guinness Village]

Jacob thinks he needs further than 2 https://x.com/racingtv/status/187301..._Hk5QPgLPgxL6Q

Not sure that’s what he said. Anyway he retires tomorrow. Last ride in handicap at leopardstown

[ComplyOrDie]

Willie saying Fairyhouse or Liverpool for Impaire et Passe

DRF 2M5 next.

That will be the end game, but a previous festival winner, missing the festival, after being unbeaten on two chase starts, having just won a Grade 1, not for me!

Will win at the DRF too, IMO!

[darlojim]

That will be the end game, but a previous festival winner, missing the festival, after being unbeaten on two chase starts, having just won a Grade 1, not for me!

Will win at the DRF too, IMO!

Yeah disappointing for sure, but Willie stamping his heels it seems.

[Carnage at Taunton]

Just passing on what he said

interview be up on X no doubt

He did indeed say that, and it sounded pretty emphatic to me.
Certainly would not be betting on him for Cheltenham after that!!

[Guinness Village]

Just passing on what he said

interview be up on X no doubt

Yep, very difficult to sidestep Cheltenham if he wins flogas. What’s Willie going to run in 2m at DRF? What if dancing city gets beat?
he’s puddled sometimes. Just talking aloud.

[darlojim]

Yep, very difficult to sidestep Cheltenham if he wins flogas. What’s Willie going to run in 2m at DRF? What if dancing city gets beat?
he’s puddled sometimes. Just talking aloud.

Ballyburn in the 2m no?

[SeanRock]

Has to be a chance he’s just firing shots at Cheltenham for removing the middle distance novice chase too, wouldn’t be the first time this year.

[Lobos]

Willie saying Fairyhouse or Liverpool for Impaire et Passe

DRF 2M5 next.

Enter him in the Cast Off race. Perfect for him.

[Guinness Village]

What’s Willie planning with ballyburn? Surely he’d want to go to Cheltenham off the back of a win. If he’s thinking of stepping him up, them 2m5f at DRF might seem logical. If majborough runs at Naas, that’s too close to DRF. He’s already intimidated that ile atlantique would go to fairyhouse.
not sure what’s goi g on

[Lobos]

He did indeed say that, and it sounded pretty emphatic to me.
Certainly would not be betting on him for Cheltenham after that!!

The time to back him was for today at 4/1

[Guinness Village]

Sorry, fat fingers at work