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2022 Stayers Hurdle

Bit disappointing we didn’t see the Klassical v Flooring bust up? Would’ve been interesting if KD had sat second (even though I thought FP most likely winner)

Ride of the week for me
 
Flooring Porter was epic. He did exactly what we thought he'd do, and he won going away. Gavin Cromwell specifically brought him over on Saturday to keep him busy and make sure he was less buzzy at the start - what a great decision.
 
Klassical dream definitely didn't get up the hill after cruising into it

Shame he needs gaps between races as hed be very hard to beat over 2m4f at aintree
 
FinalFurlong91 said:
Klassical dream definitely didn't get up the hill after cruising into it

Shame he needs gaps between races as hed be very hard to beat over 2m4f at aintree
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Flooring Porters jumping was incredible today. He took yards out the field at most obstacles. I hope he gets the credit he deserves now.
 
charlie said:
Flooring Porters jumping was incredible today. He took yards out the field at most obstacles. I hope he gets the credit he deserves now.
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Jumped them like Istabraq. If he gets to next year without injury, he will be hard again to beat but I can't see him getting an uncontested lead again.

Danny was utterly brilliant on him today, as he is on most front runners.
 
FinalFurlong91 said:
Klassical dream definitely didn't get up the hill after cruising into it

Shame he needs gaps between races as hed be very hard to beat over 2m4f at aintree
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Don’t think it helped getting stuck out the back at the start, and then travelling so keenly.
 
FinalFurlong91 said:
Klassical dream definitely didn't get up the hill after cruising into it

Shame he needs gaps between races as hed be very hard to beat over 2m4f at aintree
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Could be a bit of that, but I think landing on all fours at the last really did for him. He wouldn't have caught FP but he'd have been closer.
 
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Gordon Elliott...

"I think the Aintree Hurdle is absolutely made for Zanahiyr. You're obviously a bit nervous with the race being so close to Cheltenham and he's had a few hard races this season, but he seems to have come out of the Champion Hurdle very well. He ran a cracker at Cheltenham and I'd say that was a career best from him. I think the Stayers' Hurdle will suit him next season."
 
Lobos said:
Gordon Elliott...

"I think the Aintree Hurdle is absolutely made for Zanahiyr. You're obviously a bit nervous with the race being so close to Cheltenham and he's had a few hard races this season, but he seems to have come out of the Champion Hurdle very well. He ran a cracker at Cheltenham and I'd say that was a career best from him. I think the Stayers' Hurdle will suit him next season."
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Think he’d be a real player if he goes to the Stayers. Definitely still got room to progress.

Hopefully tread the Aintree Hurdle/Stayers path more successfully than Abacadabras!
 
20s still available. I think given the trainer has nailed his flag to the mast early and we know he has a touch of class I’m going in again.
 
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