2026 Champion Hurdle

[Hurricane fly]

I usually minus 40-45 off a hurdle rating to give a flat rating when a dual purpose horse runs on the flat.

Nothing to say he isn't potentially a 115 horse on the flat

 

[Muswell]

Sounds dubious

https://twitter.com/x/status/2025210760587002075

 

[EnvoiAlien]

If the schooling goes well, which it has been, apparently..

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[Lobos]

IMO reading that you'd still say odds on he doesn't go CH.

 

[Carnage at Taunton]

If the schooling goes well, which it has been, apparently..

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Cashed in my bet so bound to turn up now

 

[Carnage at Taunton]

IMO reading that you'd still say odds on he doesn't go CH.

I’m not sure it does

 

[Rooster Booster]

I need to stop reading this thread

 

[Carnage at Taunton]

Never got to ask Hendo, people collaring him a fair bit!! probably would have told me where to go anyway

 

[Rooster Booster]

Never got to ask Hendo, people collaring him a fair bit!! probably would have told me where to go anyway

Probably just as well….and if somebody mentions yogi fucking bear I think I might get myself banned

 

[EnvoiAlien]

Never got to ask Hendo, people collaring him a fair bit!! probably would have told me where to go anyway

I don't think he'd be so bold, just roll his eyes but that tends to happen after a few brandies anyhow.

 

[Rooster Booster]

Definition of faction…a small organised dissenting group. The fact that he is describing it as this despite the clear split of views expressed so far being massively in favour of him not running tells me he is running. Faction…..you disingenuous cunt

 

[Lobos]

Cashed in my bet so bound to turn up now

He won't. Especially after the conversation you had with Nicky...

 

[EnvoiAlien]

Money for Lossiemouth for the mares today on BFX.

 

[Carnage at Taunton]

He won't. Especially after the conversation you had with Nicky...

Well obviously he would have been hanging on every word I said, but alas not to be

 

[Lobos]

Money for Lossiemouth for the mares today on BFX.

More suckers

 

[ComplyOrDie]

Just realised Constitution Hill was clocking 40mph at Southwell, was not expecting that!

 

[ComplyOrDie]

IMO reading that you'd still say odds on he doesn't go CH.

The fact he's already said his last run over hurdles, I reckon they are going to roll the dice.

 

[Lobos]

The fact he's already said his last run over hurdles, I reckon they are going to roll the dice.

I do think he should rephrase that.

Puts even more pressure onto everything as well if true

 

[Runragged]

If the schooling goes well, which it has been, apparently..

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Has there ever been issues with his schooling? Rumours previously have been denied by the yard anyway.

 

[Carnage at Taunton]

I do think he should rephrase that.

Puts even more pressure onto everything as well if true

Makes no sense to me saying that.
So If he wins he retires from hurdling? Really??
Would have thought the opposite myself.
Win the big race, everything rosy again.
Surely time to stop hurdling is when things are looking as they are now, not when he’s back to being the best hurdler ?