I’m not so sure. I think she’s got enough stamina for the mares chase, and probably better than JDG
I think it all depends on whether she learns settle better. To date she has pullled very hard in her races. If she learns to relax then maybe 2.5 miles is achieveable.
Yes, valid point. If it came up fast they could well wait for the Christmas Hurdle. I definitely don't see Lossiemouth going to Kempton again. Could then still go Irish Champion against State Man (As very few options unless dropping to a grade 3 or stepping up in trip) before Cheltenham.
Sounds like Dan isn't keen on Xmas Hurdle for TNL so could be an easier option for Anzadam to start back. International Hurdle could fit in if they wish to avoid State Man.
Yes, good idea, and gives him much needed Cheltenham experience, albeit on the New Course. Always forget the International as it's a grade 2, though with the prize money on offer and the illustrious winners in the last two seasons, there must be grounds for upgrading that status.
With the prospect of the 3 turning up I think they'd be stupid not to ensure the word 'Soft' was in the description on race day. Just keep watering if necessary.
Apparently they've been watering since August to get this weekends fixture at Cheltenham on.
Watering to maintain grass growth.
You are right, but also I would say it is too early days to be thinking a season depends on how they get on in this. Maybe Anzadam winning may increase the chance of Lossie to Mares. The rest it is still early days in a long season.Should we be thinking about related bets for the fighting fifth on Saturday as a number of markets could be affected by the result of the race?
Obviously depending upon how each horse runs in the race and how much they win by or are beaten by, then there may be some related bets for consideration
1) The New Lion 7/4 with maybe Sir Gino 20/1 for CH ?………as Sir Gino could be rerouted post Cons Hill being beaten (same trainer) and Anzadam (same owner) being beaten. Then also trebled with Marine Nationale 4/1 and Majborough 5/1 for the CC as they both will shorten if Sir Gino is re routed to the CH?
2) Cons Hill 6/4 with maybe The New Lion 40/1 Stayers Hurdle?……as TNL may not have the speed for the CH, being beaten by Cons Hill on Sat and where else will he go? To late to go chasing this season I would have thought
3) Anzadam 3/1 with maybe The New Lion 40/1 Stayers Hurdle?……also maybe add Lossiemouth 9/4 for the Mares Hurdle in a treble as Mullins will have his CH horses for Townend to ride etc?……also to late to go chasing I would have thought
Probably many more related contingencies to consider but Saturdays FF has implications on a number of festival markets inc CH, CC, Stayers, Mares Hurdle, so maybe worth a few speculative doubles, trebles
I would normally agree, but for two of the protagonists in particular, then I think Saturdays race is more important than for a normal first race of the season
I agree there are questions to be answered. However, I don't see The New Lion being campaigned towards the Stayers because he got outpaced on seasonal return on first start at 2m in open grade 1 company. If he was then left behind in the International as well then it may start raising doubts. Con Hill equally has plenty to prove in a different guise. However, if he is comfortably beat, or runs poorly again, is that season over? What else are they going to do with him? Assuming all is well with the horse fitness wise he will still go to Kempton at Xmas. I just don't see any decisions being made based on the outcome of this race though lets just hope they all get round and we get the race it promises to be.
If Cons HIll runs like he did in Ireland last season, then I could see him either retired or start a campaign on the flat !
