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2026 Champion Hurdle

Exar Essay said:
I’d be keen if he hasn’t blotted his copy book LTO. It’s a poor old race unless BDA gets over her Cheltenham hoodoo.
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He didn't though did he?? Was a cracking run at the weights and form franked since.
 
Lobos said:
He didn't though did he?? Was a cracking run at the weights and form franked since.
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You've been fortunate how things have panned out so far with him and the shape of the race.
He was consistently triple figures after that good run you mention was a worthy one for this race ?
Thing is, he'll probably go and beat Golden Ace as she can be sketchy at the best of times. :ROFLMAO:
I'm annoyed cos the way it's gone means you can keep bringing up your very poor bet. :rolleyes:
 
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Quevega said:
You've been fortunate how things have panned out so far with him and the shape of the race.
He was consistently triple figures after that good run you mention was a worthy one for this race ?
Thing is, he'll probably go and beat Golden Ace as she can be sketchy at the best of times. :ROFLMAO:
I'm annoyed cos the way it's gone means you can keep bringing up your very poor bet. :rolleyes:
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Oh really?? Thought I'd only mentioned him a couple of times in passing 🤣

Would make my year if he won......placed even.

Still a big price Q......
 
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I’ve backed the horse purely cos if the completely unexpected biggest shock winner of the race ever actually happens, at least I will get some cash whilst putting up with the stuff I will be reading on here till next March!!
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Carnage at Taunton said:
I’ve backed the horse purely cos if the completely unexpected biggest shock winner of the race ever actually happens, at least I will get some cash whilst putting up with the stuff I will be reading on here till next March!!
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You don't remember Beech Road 50/1 and For Auction 40/1 then??
 
Of Lossiemouth, Townend said: “I was never comfortable on her. It surprised me that I actually got in with a chance at any stage. Everything was hard work today.”

Not sure if already shared. Exactly how it looked to be fair. Not seen any comments from Mullins yet?
 
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Benjy23 said:
Of Lossiemouth, Townend said: “I was never comfortable on her. It surprised me that I actually got in with a chance at any stage. Everything was hard work today.”

Not sure if already shared. Exactly how it looked to be fair. Not seen any comments from Mullins yet?
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Only that he said perhaps it was the ground
 
Missed the 5's but still tempted to go in on Lossie @ 4's NRNB!
 
Willie Mullins said: "I was disappointed. From early on it looked like she didn't turn up. I don't know why. Possibly [it was] this very heavy ground but we will see how she comes out of it."

A dejected Rich Ricci echoed the trainer's words, saying: "Paul said we were beaten a long way from home. We'll see if anything comes to light, maybe she just doesn't like Leopardstown. She's a good Cheltenham mare so we'll go home and figure it out."
 
Lossie just struggles at that 2 mile pace, her jumping goes to crap, similar situation at Kempton. They'll be going quicker in March, I'd be worried about her making a mistake somewhere down the back and possibly ending up on the deck. As much as it would be nice to see her line up and make the CH a deeper race, I just don't see it. Connections will have similar concerns and opt to go beat Wodhooh by 2/3 lengths.
 
Brooksie said:
Lossie just struggles at that 2 mile pace, her jumping goes to crap, similar situation at Kempton. They'll be going quicker in March, I'd be worried about her making a mistake somewhere down the back and possibly ending up on the deck. As much as it would be nice to see her line up and make the CH a deeper race, I just don't see it. Connections will have similar concerns and opt to go beat Wodhooh by 2/3 lengths.
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I only have her covered for the champion, but I’ve also noticed when she runs at 2m everything looks rushed and a tad clumsy, whereas over 2m4 is all looks so slick. Maybe a stride too quick? I still hope she goes champion, she deserves a seat at that table.
 
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Brooksie said:
Lossie just struggles at that 2 mile pace, her jumping goes to crap, similar situation at Kempton. They'll be going quicker in March, I'd be worried about her making a mistake somewhere down the back and possibly ending up on the deck. As much as it would be nice to see her line up and make the CH a deeper race, I just don't see it. Connections will have similar concerns and opt to go beat Wodhooh by 2/3 lengths.
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What's the speed difference between today and a two and a half race wheel she's apparently much better?
 
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Benjy23 said:
What's the speed difference between today and a two and a half race wheel she's apparently much better?
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Over 2 miles you can be looking at a sustained pace of 33/34 mph (the odd small dip). An even pace over two and a half probably closer to 30. 10% difference doesn't sound much but it can easily be the difference for a horse finding its rhythm. Yes they probably wasn't going that fast today in them conditions, but the extra output required has to be factored in.
 
I might be kicking myself in the balls… but I can’t have BDA for here. 2x fez losses with 2 different excuses I just don’t think it’s her course. On the other side it’s looking like a poor renewal at the mo 🤷‍♂️
 
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If they follow the same thinking as last season, then it'll be lossie in the champion and jade de grugy in the mares, as that gives them the best chance of winning both races.

Lossie would be fave or second fave in the champion probably, and jade de grugy second fave in the mares hurdle. The alternative is lossie fave in the mares, and then just throw a few into the champion and hope something comes forward on the day, but there's nothing you'd even be confident about finishing in the top three.

I don't think there going to just forget about the champion hurdle, as I don't think they're idiots, they'd fancy turning the form around with brighterdaysahead at cheltenham, and they're not going to be scared of the new lion at all. Likewise con hill as nobody knows what he'll do. They'd also know that beating wodhooh on the other course won't be easy, so not as if they're switching to an easy walkover either.

Last year was bad enough, but if they avoid the champion this year it would be another level altogether, as this time they have no state man, and the race is there for the taking.
 
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