2025 Champion Hurdle

[Craigy14]

Gordon saying Mares Hurdle looks completely made for BDA

State Man was behind in work as far as I know

I'd say SM would reverse that next time, and Gordon thought as much aswell

Johnny Dineen is adamant Gino still goes chasing also (good friends with joe donnelly)

That just makes absolutely no sense to me about Sir Gino if true. Why is he going to the fighting fifth an open Grade 1 hurdle, instead of cracking on with his novice chasing career. What will he get one chase run then Arkle? Given Hendo wraps them in more cotton wool than any other trainer.

[Lobos]

I'd say take the 6/1 for Golden Ace in the mares,if that wins today after the Morgiana result, it'll be pushing for favoritism.

Edit - Ill get my coat.

Ran really well. Came there and blew up. Has missed a fair bit as picked up a muscle issue so will strip fitter next time. With BDA sure to go CH now, she's deffo in the mix.

[Carnage at Taunton]

That just makes absolutely no sense to me about Sir Gino if true. Why is he going to the fighting fifth an open Grade 1 hurdle, instead of cracking on with his novice chasing career. What will he get one chase run then Arkle? Given Hendo wraps them in more cotton wool than any other trainer.

After last few days not sure I would trust anything I hear!!
Just go with entries and what I see on the racetrack imo

[darlojim]

Ran really well. Came there and blew up. Has missed a fair bit as picked up a muscle issue so will strip fitter next time. With BDA sure to go CH now, she's deffo in the mix.

Gordon saying BDA looks perfect for the Mares mate

[Quevega]

Ran really well. Came there and blew up. Has missed a fair bit as picked up a muscle issue so will strip fitter next time. With BDA sure to go CH now, she's deffo in the mix.

she looks too girly to me, needs a speed test, not a serious championship for hard nosed bitches.
She got away with it last year IMO.

[Brooksie]

That just makes absolutely no sense to me about Sir Gino if true. Why is he going to the fighting fifth an open Grade 1 hurdle, instead of cracking on with his novice chasing career. What will he get one chase run then Arkle? Given Hendo wraps them in more cotton wool than any other trainer.

Prize money can't be sniffed at, could understand why they give him 1 spin over hurdles pick up some good prize money then 2 novice chase runs before the festival. Already sounds like they've extensively schooled him and jumping isn't much of a worry. Although I do think Jim's comments might just be tongue in cheek..

[Carnage at Taunton]

So apparently now CH is unlikely to make Kempton according to RTV just then

[Kevloaf]

It is hard to believe that having a stone bruise can make you favourite for a Champion Hurdle

This ante post betting is a bit of a joke isn't it


Horse ruled out of a race, becomes fav

[darlojim]

Prize money can't be sniffed at, could understand why they give him 1 spin over hurdles pick up some good prize money then 2 novice chase runs before the festival. Already sounds like they've extensively schooled him and jumping isn't much of a worry. Although I do think Jim's comments might just be tongue in cheek..

which comment by me?

[Lobos]

Gordon saying BDA looks perfect for the Mares mate

Yeah right. O'Leary might have something to say about thatjust beat the Champion Hurdler !!

[EnvoiAlien]

https://www.racingpost.com/news/britain/sir-gino-very-possible-for-fighting-fifth-after-unbeaten-star-not-declared-for-beginners-chase-at-kempton-aOx908o04bVv/

Thats the latest CaT, 3 days or 3 weeks....think 3 weeks is a stretch myself.

[darlojim]

Yeah right. O'Leary might have something to say about thatjust beat the Champion Hurdler !!

Sounded to me the way Gordon was speaking O'leary was wanting to go Mares way too. .

[Craigy14]

Prize money can't be sniffed at, could understand why they give him 1 spin over hurdles pick up some good prize money then 2 novice chase runs before the festival. Already sounds like they've extensively schooled him and jumping isn't much of a worry. Although I do think Jim's comments might just be tongue in cheek..

The problem I have with it all Brooksie is it wasn’t the plan. His season or targets are changing because of another horse in the yard.

Think I’ll leave the champion hurdle and Arkle for a good while antepost

[Brooksie]

which comment by me?

What interview did Gordon say State Man would reverse things? Sounds completely made up?

[Altior]

I'd argue he was as ready as he was last season, don't see why they'd have changed anything unless there was a set back? Just bumped into a decent one first time up. Brighterdaysahead got a bit more about her than Echo's In Rain.

Looked to be carrying some timber to my eye anyway