Champion Hurdle 2020

[Guinness Village]

Been sat waiting for news on elixir du nuit, hoping he might make a reappearance in international hurdle. Still at 33/1 he’s of some interest. I’ve had many worse 33/1 bets!!

 

[Kevloaf]

Google tells me

At the toe, it takes between nine and 12 months for hoof horn to grow down from the coronet to the ground surface; at the quarters, six to eight months; and at the shorter heels, four to five months.1 Feb 2002

no chance imo.

:encouragement: Good find.

Was just pointing out that until it gets made official we shouldn't comment that it's official.

The official party line is that he's out for some time.



We all expect that means the season.

 

[Muswell]

Getaway Trump going back over hurdles aimed at Kempton at Christmas

 

[KingSprinterSacre]

Seen that on another page too. Owners appar have got the email that hes being aimed at the champion hurdle and goes to kempton next.
Personally dont think hes anywhere near good enough, even in a 'windy' looking renewal of the race.

 

[ComplyOrDie]

Getaway Trump going back over hurdles aimed at Kempton at Christmas

:highly_amused::highly_amused:

That lasted long, thought he was the next Kauto the way they went on about him

 

[delsie777]

Getaway Trump going back over hurdles aimed at Kempton at Christmas

Is that Lobos' Arkle favourite from the week before last?

 

[Quevega]

Al Dancer might follow (just IMO).
Especially if Trump looks competitive when he runs.
Nigel may follow suit.
They've all seen what we've seen.

 

[billymag]

wheres the news on Getaway trump please lads

 

[Scooby91]

Al Dancer might follow (just IMO).
Especially if Trump looks competitive when he runs.
Nigel may follow suit.
They've all seen what we've seen.

Running away from fakir D lol?

 

[Quevega]

Running away from fakir D lol?

I'd put a good dozen horses ahead of him right now.
Think Mr Nichols decision shows you what he thinks of the form, it's hardly stacking up is it ?

A lot has to go in his favour as regards to opposition falling away, and he needs to improve a fair bit.
Wouldn't say at 33-1 he's an absolute no-hoper though.

 

[Quevega]

Honeysuckle put up to 158 Irish rating (165 with the 7), That puts her right in the mix.
Puts her 3lb clear the best hurdler in Ireland.
Sharjah next best on 162.

 

[Lobos]

Honeysuckle put up to 158 Irish rating (165 with the 7), That puts her right in the mix.
Puts her 3lb clear the best hurdler in Ireland.
Sharjah next best on 162.

But I think you have failed to mention that rating was gained over 2 1/2 miles.

 

[Quevega]

But I think you have failed to mention that rating was gained over 2 1/2 miles.

Don't matter to me mate.
Don't get hung up on trips like some do.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

Al Dancer might follow (just IMO).
Especially if Trump looks competitive when he runs.
Nigel may follow suit.
They've all seen what we've seen.

Getaway Trump will retain novice status but Al Dancer won't so that makes the decision far trickier imo. There's no need for Al Dancer to revert to smaller obstacles (me pocket talking )

 

[Quevega]

Getaway Trump will retain novice status but Al Dancer won't so that makes the decision far trickier imo. There's no need for Al Dancer to revert to smaller obstacles (me pocket talking )

Think you're right, it will definitely make then think a bit.
But angels breath arguably looked the better of the two.
And like I said, if Trump wins his hurdle race, or goes close.
Nigel will be twitching for sure.

 

[Muswell]

Nicholls rationale was also based on the novice status being intact

 

[Craigy14]

Quick Grabim now with Fergal O’Brien is preparing him for a stint at the champion hurdle.

Thought best in here obviously, thought a few had him going over fences.

Didn’t even know he had moved yards.

 

[charlie]

Quick Grabim now with Fergal O’Brien is preparing him for a stint at the champion hurdle.

Thought best in here obviously, thought a few had him going over fences.

Didn’t even know he had moved yards.

Interesting, thanks for posting. Decent bloke Fergal

 

[Craigy14]

Interesting, thanks for posting. Decent bloke Fergal

On racing post mate.

Owner from UK and couldn’t get over to see the horse etc so no bad terms etc for the move.

 

[Hurdles or chasing]

Anybody heard any plans for Elderado Allen?