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Barry Geraghty to replace The Champ

AP had the one win this year on Uxizandre but had none for JP in 2008 2011 or 2014. 11/4 looks about the right price not to ride a winner.

2006 Rewards4Racing Novices' H'cap Chase Reveillez James Fanshawe A P McCoy
2007 Glenfarclas Cross Country H'cap Chase Heads Onthe Ground Enda Bolger IRE Ms Nina Carberry
2007 National Hunt Chase Butler's Cabin Jonjo O'Neill Mr Alan Berry
2007 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle Wichita Lineman Jonjo O'Neill A P McCoy
2007 CGA Foxhunter Chase Drombeag Jonjo O'Neill Mr J T McNamara
2008 Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle Captain Cee Bee Edward Harty IRE Robert Thornton
2008 Glenfarclas Cross Country H'cap Chase Garde Champetre Enda Bolger IRE Ms Nina Carberry
2009 Festival Trophy Handicap Chase Wichita Lineman Jonjo O'Neill A P McCoy
2009 Glenfarclas Cross Country H'cap Chase Garde Champetre Enda Bolger IRE Ms Nina Carberry
2010 Stan James Champion Hurdle Binocular Nicky Henderson A P McCoy
2012 Festival Trophy Handicap Chase Alfie Sherrin Jonjo O'Neill Richie McLernon
2012 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir H'cap Chase Sunnyhillboy Jonjo O'Neill Mr Alan Berry
2012 Vincent O'Brien County H'cap Hurdle Alderwood Tom Mullins IRE A P McCoy
2012 Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup Synchronised Jonjo O'Neill A P McCoy
2012 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Bellvano Nicky Henderson Paul Carberry
2013 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle At Fishers Cross Rebecca Curtis A P McCoy
2013 Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase Alderwood Tom Mullins IRE A P McCoy
2014 Stan James Champion Hurdle Jezki Jessica Harrington IRE Barry Geraghty
2014 Ladbrokes World Hurdle More Of That Jonjo O'Neill Barry Geraghty
 
I don't blame Geraghty for taking the role and it's clearly a great opportunity but I'm a little surprised he was chosen given that by the time the season gets in full swing he'll be 36.
Few top NH pilots go much beyond 40, I doubt he has any financial concerns and doesn't strike me as having the same levels of obsession as AP, this could be a 2-3 year appointment.
JP's committment to NH racing is unquestioned and I'm a little surprised he didn't look to a younger pilot like Bowen, STD or a few others....
 
I think Baz would be hoping for 5+ years but who knows with the jumps game.

My own view is that the senior guys (Ruby, Geraghty, Fehily) are a good bit ahead of the younger lads with the exception of Townend. Mark Walsh has improved but just doesnt have Geraghtys big race record.

It will be interesting to see how they him to mix Ireland, Nicky and maybe Jonjo.
 
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