2025 Champion Chase

[Lobos]

I think you’re putting too much onus on the ground Lobos. I don’t for 1 minute think Energumene and Gaelic Warrior can’t run on good to soft ground. They may handle heavier conditions better than others but see no issue with good to soft. Trainers come out with that tripe after every defeat, aka Xmas when GW was beat.

I have no doubts that both their chances will be a lot greater on Soft ground.

[Carnage at Taunton]

I suppose one could look at respective ratings for different ground? If that’s your thing.
eg GW on good to soft as opposed to soft or heavy.

[Lobos]

I suppose one could look at respective ratings for different ground? If that’s your thing.
eg GW on good to soft as opposed to soft or heavy.

Don't need to Carnage. He just is better on deeper ground.

[Craigy14]

I have no doubts that both their chances will be a lot greater on Soft ground.

They might not need it as soft, although Jonbon best jumping performance last time at Cheltenham, he performs a few lbs below his best there imo.

[Kevloaf]

Ladbrokes sleeping and still have him at 80's which can be boosted to 90's so had an EW nibble.

Still available ... have taken that myself

[Carnage at Taunton]

Don't need to Carnage. He just is better on deeper ground.

Was directed at anyone that might be interested

[Exar Essay]

Matata puts in a performance which could be pushing 170 RPR, destroying the field today off a mark of 155. Grand Annual would be ruled out so could well take his chance and be another pace angle in the Champion Chase.

Early days and a small sample size, but is JJ Slevin getting a little more out of the horses than Daryl did?

[Craigy14]

Don’t think there were many horses trying to get close to Matata there surely? Can’t have that being a 170 performance myself

[EnvoiAlien]

if you like IEF for this you now have company out in front with Matata heading here, could cut each others throats if they both get racing early.

[Rooster Booster]

if you like IEF for this you now have company out in front with Matata heading here, could cut each others throats if they both get racing early.

He’s likely going 2 1/2 miler at aintree as his number one target

[EnvoiAlien]

https://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/matata-sparks-top-class-dreams-for-twiston-davies-team-following-easy-win-at-windsor/223199

[Lobos]

JJ sounded desperate to have a ride in the race so maybe he'll persuade them.

[Rooster Booster]

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Great thanks EA

[EnvoiAlien]

JJ sounded desperate to have a ride in the race so maybe he'll persuade them.

JJ is doing very well thus far in his new role, long may it continue.

[Lobos]

JJ is doing very well thus far in his new role, long may it continue.

Strong jock. Good that he's been given the chance