The NATIONAL HUNT CHALLENGE CUP Novices Handicap Chase

[JackieMoon33]

You've only got to watch the ride he gave him in November to understand why punters got stuck into him further after the news. He's the perfect jockey for him. He's a very lazy sort who needs a jockey who's prepared to keep working on him the entire way and 3m 6f is a long way . Patrick knows how to ride/win the NHC blind folded so it can only be a huge positive. Willie has also expressed his sadness that the race has lost its all Amateur status and I have no doubt he'd want his son on one of his in the race but Transmission gives him a much better chance of winning.

But are his previous successes in the NHC primarily down to being on the best horse and mainly riding against inferior amateur jockeys? He's not going to get either of those gifts now it's a handicap and the pro's can ride.

[Craigy14]

Won’t reply Lobos as JM has summed up what I would have said. Majority of the time of the best horses and against amateurs.

Punters had already latched onto him after his performances, to latch on just because Patrick is onboard is madness imo.

[Lobos]

But are his previous successes in the NHC primarily down to being on the best horse and mainly riding against inferior amateur jockeys? He's not going to get either of those gifts now it's a handicap and the pro's can ride.

IMO no but obviously nothing to back that up. We'll find out in a little under a week though.

[Liammet]

I imagine Patrick Mullins is riding the horse through his association with the owner
previously had horses with Mullins including Cheltenham bumper winner Relegate
I thought it was originally a Kim Muir plan but apparently not

[Rooster Booster]

IMO no but obviously nothing to back that up. We'll find out in a little under a week though.

I suspect there is something ‘backing’ it up

[Lobos]

I suspect there is something ‘backing’ it up

In fairness he deserves to be where he is in the betting based on his form this season and especially around Cheltenham. He was the only horse I was interested in for the NHC after watching him in November and again last time. The race looks made for him.

[Black Dog]

Captain Cody has been given a pretty standard Mullins NHC prep with Mikey up the last twice. The owner(s), said they decided to come as a tribute to him. Paul's ride all day long imo.

[FinalFurlong91]

But are his previous successes in the NHC primarily down to being on the best horse and mainly riding against inferior amateur jockeys? He's not going to get either of those gifts now it's a handicap and the pro's can ride.

Yes they are

I'm tempted to cash my bet tbh

He's no good compared to the pros