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Novice Hurdlers 2027

If I wasn't already on I'd be backing that at 12-1 with hills - I can't but i mean others
Reckon it's no higher than 8-1 by end of today
 
The Mourne Rambler will definitely be stepped up in trip after Noel watched Love Me Tender there............jumping needs work but there appears to be a speedy engine under the bonnet.
 
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9 seconds faster than Mourne Rambler carrying 6lb less.
That's 30-40 lengths and he was value for more.
 
Quevega said:
That was decent enough.
Engine wise and class was there.
Jumping might need sharpening up though.
Glad I've backed that one in any case
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Agree, definitely got an engine. Jumping a little sketchy. Race was a bit farcical with the third fav bombing off and Bartholomew blowing up at the finish. Wouldn't be nailing him to the Supreme mast just yet, could easily see Turners also in time.
 
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Runragged said:
Agree, definitely got an engine. Jumping a little sketchy. Race was a bit farcical with the third fav bombing off and Bartholomew blowing up at the finish. Wouldn't be nailing him to the Supreme mast just yet, could easily see Turners also in time.
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Only reason I'd see turners happening is if his jumping doesn't improve.
 
Quevega said:
9 seconds faster than Mourne Rambler carrying 6lb less.
That's 30-40 lengths and he was value for more.
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I mean there was a runaway leader that they had to somewhat keep tabs on. Mourne rambler was just a huddle of horses with none going too quick by the looks of it.

His jumping was also poor, and main danger on paper was probably not wanting to win going by the market drift and his trainers liking for getting one handicapped. I'd say its probably more so early season hype once again.
 
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Lobos said:
Calm down Q !! 🤣
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It's not your traditional supreme route but that's a decent level he's ran to today on his second start.

Bartholomew is rated 141 and I'd say that puts Love Me Tender around late 140's minimum based on that. Which is more than average at this stage. Although the caveat is that it's mainly juvenile form and the second might not have ran near his form of his last race.
But with Golden Handshake an appropriate distance back n third I'm inclined to take it literally for now.

Some previous winners of that race today have gone on to run in and even win the champion hurdle.
This lad's going supreme more than likely.
 
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riccirich said:
I mean there was a runaway leader that they had to somewhat keep tabs on. Mourne rambler was just a huddle of horses with none going too quick by the looks of it.

His jumping was also poor, and main danger on paper was probably not wanting to win going by the market drift and his trainers liking for getting one handicapped. I'd say its probably more so early season hype once again.
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Possibly.
Although I like the time and the runaway leader came back that quickly I'm not sure that made much difference.
 
He did run in an Ebor after all, a race that does have history with regards the Champion Hurdle
 
It was a good performance without being efficient. He has a lot to improve on with his jumping, I was only happy with one hurdle — the last hurdle,” said Mullins.

“I thought he settled better and he's learning to race more at jumping pace rather than at Flat pace.

“It's a project that will have to improve but he's coming the right way.

“He looks to have a serious engine and I've never opened the throttle, Paul hasn't either.

“It's no good having an engine if you can't jump, he has to learn. He has a good bit of learning to do in that department.

“We'll look at the Royal Bond but Christmas might be better, it just gives more time for us to get through to him about his jumping.”
 
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