2019 Aintree Hurdle

[robith]

Look I've been backing Faugheen with no basis for years, I'm certainly not going to stop today

 

[Kevloaf]

Get the feeling Faugheen is going to roll back the years today. Walsh will lead all the way and run them into the ground. The rain will suit him more so than BD especially over the 2 1/2 miles. 2 miles on Soft is ideal for BD but over this distance in tiring ground with a strong pace set by the machine could be too much for him. I'm beginning to think Faugheen is a 'good thing'. Really looking forward to the race.

He wasn't even the first choice in those colours a few days ago


7 runners now is disappointing. Makes it very hard to have a decent bet each way.

So Buveur D'air it is

 

[Kevloaf]

You can get 7/2 3 places Faugheen ae/w at 1/4

Which does appeal :highly_amused:

#flipflop


Hope he's okay !

 

[FaugheenTheMachine]

Supasundae is like Oscar Whiskey; that’s his absolute ideal trip but has to make do at all sorts of distances elsewhere

 

[Kevloaf]

Supasundae is like Oscar Whiskey; that’s his absolute ideal trip but has to make do at all sorts of distances elsewhere

Let's celebrate this race then.,... or we'll end up with a 'Ryanair' Hurdle.

 

[mayo]

You would still have expected Buveur to scoot away at the last but he definitely lost a few lengths when Melon fell. a long time since the Fighting Fifth. Probably doesnt get 2m 4 on ground like this.

 

[Kevloaf]

You would still have expected Buveur to scoot away at the last but he definitely lost a few lengths when Melon fell. a long time since the Fighting Fifth. Probably doesnt get 2m 4 on ground like this.

I always thought he was best on soft ground... but open to correction.

He doesn't seem to have run to form though. I expected him to win if he stood up!

Even that Fighting Fifth doesn't look anywhere near as good as it seemed.

 

[KingSprinterSacre]

Faugheen found to have Fibrillating heart after the race.
R4 @AintreeRaces: Following the race, R. Walsh reported that FAUGHEEN (IRE), which was pulled up, ran flat throughout the race and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination found the gelding had atrial fibrillation.

 

[Old Vic]

Another unsatisfactory race but confirms Espoir D'Allen right at the front of next years Champion Hurdle market.

 

[Kevloaf]

Another unsatisfactory race but confirms Espoir D'Allen right at the front of next years Champion Hurdle market.

Absolutely.

Let's see if they over react with Buveur D'air's price though too...