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2026 Champion Hurdle

I think we all need to take a step back and revisit todays international.
The new lion appears to be the best of a moderate bunch in the uk.
I expect him to show a great deal more off a fast pace in the churdle. And it’ll probably be a large field now. He will have frightened nobody off, however.
I sincerely hope that the 2 good Irish mares come over for this race. And possibly el fabiolo or anzadam step up
 
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Confirmed as fractured pelvis
Just not sure how bad yet
 
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If hendo can’t get constitution hill back I wonder if they’ll consider supplementing old park star for the champion hurdle and let act of innocence run in the supreme??
 
It’s really sad. Sir Gino is one that I was looking forward to, but never backed. I’m the vodkatini, panto Prince, kildimo, yahoo fellla. Loved Dessie, but never backed him
 
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Kautostar said:
If hendo can’t get constitution hill back I wonder if they’ll consider supplementing old park star for the champion hurdle and let act of innocence run in the supreme??
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I really hope that CH doesn’t get declared for churdle. Just not right IMO
 
Lobos said:
I think the winner tomorrow will be the mighty Lossiemouth!

They might both leave their Festival races in the Unibet.

Here's hoping !
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Bit naughty but ......
 
Quevega said:
Just watched Skelton after New Lion won.
How many times does he say he showed good speed ?
That's someone trying to convince himself that is.
Like I've said before, the way most champion hurdles are run may suit him better.
But Kabral du Mathan is a faster horse IMO.
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Was there today and he is not a Champion Hurdle horse....end of.
 
Borvalite said:
Having just got back from the racecourse I would be amazed if they didn't have real confidence in Lossiemouth winning this. New Lion didn't show me anything like she did here
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Finally, someone who understands what it takes to win a CH.
 
BigL said:
The new lion looks the one to me, He wasn't fully tuned up today and just wanted a confidence booster, the race was not run to suit and he still out sprinted the others comfortably, fast pace in a champion hurdle will suit.

Hope Gino makes it through, horrible sight 😢
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Struggled to beat handicappers????

I just can't understand it. Am I missing something??
 
Kautostar said:
If hendo can’t get constitution hill back I wonder if they’ll consider supplementing old park star for the champion hurdle and let act of innocence run in the supreme??
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No. Will never happen
 
Kautostar said:
If hendo can’t get constitution hill back I wonder if they’ll consider supplementing old park star for the champion hurdle and let act of innocence run in the supreme??
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This would be some approach. Giving up the supreme fav to run your second rate horse who won't finish top 5, so your supreme fav can also not finish top 5?
 
Ellisgittings said:
This would be some approach. Giving up the supreme fav to run your second rate horse who won't finish top 5, so your supreme fav can also not finish top 5?
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Yea, very un Henderson like behaviour as well. No chance.
 
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