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    2026 Novice Hurdlers

    Spot on, this is exactly where I am at. I also love MP coming here as no doubt he will be over bet which leaves others ending up bigger than they should be.
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    2026 Novice Hurdlers

    Unpopular opinion but I’m still not convinced he was going to beat Skylight. Watched it backed recently and I hadn’t realised that Jack had TTT tied to the rail on the bend like he did. Great riding. For me it looked a tired fall at the last that day because he had to use a lot of gas to get out...
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    2026 Champion Hurdle

    Yeah fair point. Just felt saying it is one the worst was being a bit harsh. Average is a fair description, with a bit of depth to it, is where I think I’d have it.
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    2026 Champion Hurdle

    Is it? How many years you going back here? You’ve currently got: Reigning turners winner Irish champion hurdle winner Reigning mares winner Reigning champion hurdler Reigning triumph winner Kingwell and greatwood winner All that and you’ve unfortunately lost 2 prior victors in SM and CH as...
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    2026 Champion Hurdle

    My mate who’s ITK said they didn’t even school him. Hendo spoke to Lindsey Vonn on the blower and after what happened to her the other week she told him she should never have raced and didn’t want the same to happen to CH. As soon as she told Nicky she almost lost a leg that was decision made.
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    2026 Novice Hurdlers

    Has put doubts in my mind about how good El Cairos is if another horse has beat it on the snaff..
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    2026 Novice Hurdlers

    Have been tempted to play Sortudo, will be interested to see how he goes on Sunday. The only niggling issue I have is that I fancied Jalon D’Oudairies last week but he looks like a stayer and no wonder Sortudo skipped away from him at Cork, most probably would.
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    2026 Novice Chasers

    Has just given me the thought of Ballyburn at Kempton and Majborough in the Arkle. Both didn’t exactly take to the UK fences in those races. Hope Jimmy doesnt follow that path but something to look out for the next day.
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    2026 Novice Hurdlers

    Looking forward to it. If LMT wins I do wonder if they keep to 2m despite some quotes suggesting the mid trip. Looks a neat hurdler. Time will tell.
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    Cheltenham 2026 Prices

    If Willie came out with a positive update on El Fabiolo would anyone back him? Same age as CH… He’s in the same bucket as CH for me as ‘damaged goods’ until proven otherwise. Appreciate EF has put in more disappointing performances but it’s similar logic.
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