Champion Hurdle 2020

[Pendil]

Tizzard now saying Elixr more likely for International as wants to find out if he is Churdle horse.

"Christmas Hurdle could be another option". All leading to going for Betfair Handicap at Ascot!

[Kautothegreat8]

Buveur D’air progressing well apparently........ Another Binocular ????

[Saxon Warrior]

BD can only grow his hoof back at its own rate.

It’s good that the horse is progressing well, which probably means he is able to stand and walk without visible signs of pain.

He ran at Aintree and Punchestown after Cheltenham last year, so his target recovery run could be any of these, if his hoof is well enough to allow full training followed by a run this season.

[Kautothegreat8]

BD can only grow his hoof back at its own rate.

It’s good that the horse is progressing well, which probably means he is able to stand and walk without visible signs of pain.

He ran at Aintree and Punchestown after Cheltenham last year, so his target recovery run could be any of these, if his hoof is well enough to allow full training followed by a run this season.

To be honest, I don’t believe everything I read and something smells very fishy here to me.
I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see him lining up in the champion hurdle.

[The King Pimm]

Are you claiming this is a conspiracy theory and that massive splinter of wood was photo shopped?? It looked genuine and nasty injury, I don’t think there is anything fishy, he’s injured and so it’s a waiting game

[Kautothegreat8]

Are you claiming this is a conspiracy theory and that massive splinter of wood was photo shopped?? It looked genuine and nasty injury, I don’t think there is anything fishy, he’s injured and so it’s a waiting game

All I would say is ......... it’s happened before with the same connections with Binocular. Time will tell but I would hazard a guess that he will be there come Cheltenham. Binocular was ruled out and made a miraculous recovery to not only get to the race but win it with eaz. If you can explain that result then I’d be all innocent in thinking the same as you. I have a very long memory.

[Scooby91]

If you've backed buveur dair, you forget about him, mark it down as a loss and move on. Dont expect him to come back. Dont chase the big prices on the exchange. Or chase your losses. Take it on the chin.

If he lines up in the CH. Its an almighty bonus for your bets.

Speculation will get us nowhere

[Kautothegreat8]

"He's completely sound but a minor, yet significant, muscle problem has been diagnosed and explains our concerns," Henderson said. "We feel we don't have sufficient time to treat this in order for him to do himself justice in the Champion Hurdle.

"We have unfortunately decided to put him away for the season to ensure he can begin next term as normal and 100 per cent for a full campaign, which we obviously hope will lead us back to the Champion Hurdle."

Henderson on Binocular back in February 2010...... remember what happened a month later ?

[Quevega]

All I would say is ......... it’s happened before with the same connections with Binocular. Time will tell but I would hazard a guess that he will be there come Cheltenham. Binocular was ruled out and made a miraculous recovery to not only get to the race but win it with eaz. If you can explain that result then I’d be all innocent in thinking the same as you. I have a very long memory.

went to JP's home in Ireland for some magic grass too.

Don't know what all the fuss is about anyway.
My big toenail comes off all the time, and I can still run.
Unless Buvuer Dair's like David Haye.
He should be fine in a few weeks.

[Kautothegreat8]

went to JP's home in Ireland for some magic grass too.

Don't know what all the fuss is about anyway.
My big toenail comes off all the time, and I can still run.
Unless Buvuer Dair's like David Haye.
He should be fine in a few weeks.

Brilliant hahaha

[jack1092]

"He's completely sound but a minor, yet significant, muscle problem has been diagnosed and explains our concerns," Henderson said. "We feel we don't have sufficient time to treat this in order for him to do himself justice in the Champion Hurdle.

"We have unfortunately decided to put him away for the season to ensure he can begin next term as normal and 100 per cent for a full campaign, which we obviously hope will lead us back to the Champion Hurdle."

Henderson on Binocular back in February 2010...... remember what happened a month later ?

After listening to Kevin Blake on the slightly bizarre injury he's had i'd share Scooby's view.

Blake had a mare with a similar injury and he said it took forever to recover from.

[Kautothegreat8]

After listening to Kevin Blake on the slightly bizarre injury he's had i'd share Scooby's view.

Blake had a mare with a similar injury and he said it took forever to recover from.

I listened to the same thing which is why I’m saying it’s very fishy. Why is he not ruled out Cheltenham yet ?
I’m sure the vet would no that the surgery Buveur D’airs had is going to take way longer than a few months to heal.
Just something to think about when having an ante post bet in the champion hurdle ...... be very wary of who will be there and who won’t.

[jack1092]

I listened to the same thing which is why I’m saying it’s very fishy. Why is he not ruled out Cheltenham yet ?
I’m sure the vet would no that the surgery Buveur D’airs had is going to take way longer than a few months to heal.
Just something to think about when having an ante post bet in the champion hurdle ...... be very wary of who will be there and who won’t.

Giving him every chance? Nothing fishy about it at this stage. Hendo did say they weren't sure when/if he'd run again.

[Kautothegreat8]

Giving him every chance? Nothing fishy about it at this stage. Hendo did say they weren't sure when/if he'd run again.

I’m sure you can understand my hesitation based on the Binocular situation all those years ago

[Humble Pie]

A cynic is a person who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing