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2023 Novice Hurdlers

BarrowNH01 said:
Anyone heard any news regarding likely starting point for
Ittack Blue
Jet Powered
An Tobar
These three are probably the ones im looking forward to seeing how their p2p form progresses into novice hurdling the most. TIA
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This is from OJA on Ittack Blue:
Due to the fact he didn't make his debut until the middle of May, he didn't go out in the field until later on and therefore won't be running much before Christmas. It is not impossible that he could make his hurdles debut at Newbury's Winter Festival in the two miles novice hurdle (25th November). Then in the New Year we could have a look at something like the Listed novice hurdle at Exeter (12th February). Either Way he won't be rushed because he needs time and we have high hopes for him one day.
 
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Lobos said:
Gordon does appear to be scared to death of Facile Vega doesn't he !
He must be some beast ! 4/1 for the Ballymore on him might just look the bet of the century come March. Better top up I think........
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEURfQBLVuk

GE mentions the step up in trip is to open up more options for American Mike. Once again mentions avoiding Facile Vega. Is there any prices available for both horses to win any race? GE seems to think Facile Vega will be aimed at the Ballymore

WM & Facile Vega are going to make it very difficult to get involved in ante post on the novice hurdles
 
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For anyone interested, Bet365 have BDA @ 50/1 for the Ballymore. Should he dot up today and Gordon re-iterates that he will go straight over hurdles then that'll be cut in half at least, I would imagine.
 
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I think mikes jumping means he’ll be going bartlett
 
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He's clearly got the engine, but his skewed style of jumping hurdles leaves a lot to be desired. Certainly no Ballymore type with that jumping.
 
Poor jump at the last by Letsbeclearaboutit made Mike's job easier.

I'm opposing him for Cheltenham and that hasn't changed my mind.
 
American Mike not the most natural over a hurdle lol, big engine though.
 
Bit sketchy over a few but big engine under the bonnet

Overall very pleased

Bartlett please

No need for the bookies haircut after that but they seldom miss an opportunity these days
 
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Very novicey jumping but it was his debut

If he gets slicker with more races and schooling can see him in the ballymore

If he continues to jump like that itll be the bartlett

Either way he must have a massive engine as letsbeclearaboutit is a very solid horse and he beat him on the snaff despite jumping like he'd never seen a hurdle before

Any prices for american mike 2024 brown advisory hahaha
 
American Mike Bartlett all day long, big engine, few dodgy jumps but that can be worked on
 
FinalFurlong91 said:
Very novicey jumping but it was his debut

If he gets slicker with more races and schooling can see him in the ballymore

If he continues to jump like that itll be the bartlett

Either way he must have a massive engine as letsbeclearaboutit is a very solid horse and he beat him on the snaff despite jumping like he'd never seen a hurdle before

Any prices for american mike 2024 brown advisory hahaha
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Bartlett / RSA double sky would probably price up if you asked
 
Cool Survivor
Albert Bartlett

Runs for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy in Gigginstown Studs colours on Sunday.
Likely to be fav in a 3M Listed Novice Hurdle.

After his debut win over 2M4F connections said he's a 3M staying Novice.

If he won on Sunday at Cork then he'd definitely be an Albert Bartlett market-mover.

Hes generally 33/1.

Bet365 havent quoted yet.

Would someone be kind enough to request Bet365 to add
Cool Survivor - Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle to their antepost market?

I know Gordon just had A.Mike win at Down Royal, and he's a Ballymore or an A.Bartlett potential runner.

But its wise to get the bases covered on all prices being up before Cool Survivor runs.

Any help would be welcome, thank you.
 
Quevega said:
I think mikes jumping means he’ll be going bartlett
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And the last 1.5F of a 2M 6.5F race was his best part.

Easy stay 3M this season, and like his Mum (Irish National 3rd and 4th) he's a 3M+ Staying Chaser all day.
 
Albert was never in doubt was it. Looked better as the race went on. Ran through the line great. Ground looked proper slow too.
​​​​​​With him out of the Ballymore it makes the race even easier for the beast. Facile Ballymore/Mike Albert is the trendy related double. Pays a nice pot too.
 
Little bit disappointed with the result there I thought The Model Kingdom was a potential good thing, seemed to travel nicely but didn't pick up.

The winner could be a good thing, I'll be keeping track of her through the season.
 
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Thought that was a nice performance from Magical Zoe. She was given a nice write up in JTF too. Probably should've backed her today! :beaten:
 
Il Est Francais just gone and bolted up in a G3 hurdle in France by about 10L beating Kyrov and Hawai Du Berlais... IEF was beaten by Irish Point in a AQPS Grade 1 last November
 
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