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Champion Hurdle 2020

That's the worst Klassical Dream has jumped since being with Willie. Almost like he has been schooled over fences it was that bad :confused:
 
Sharjah into 7s and Klassical dream out to 10s
 
Sharjah a terrible price now as he is so ground dependent? Nice if you're on at big odds though. Not many have the pace like he does on a quick surface.
 
KD could easily have picked up an injury there. I wouldn't be having a penny on him after that showing.
 
Who are all these donkeys running around with Petit Mouchoir ?
 
Epatante wins this from Saldier and Sharjah. KD to Stayers... 1000/1
 
Honeysuckle connections must be seriously considering this route now, she would beat them all wouldnt she?
 
If it’s GS or thereabouts, Saldier wins this by 3+ lengths. Has comfortably the best form this year and against Espoir last yr.

Epatante wins only if it’s very soft.
 
Honeysuckle connections must be seriously considering this route now, she would beat them all wouldnt she?

I think so but that could be pocket talking
 
ive not a penny on her for this but thats my view

I've got a couple of points at 40s and with the way Klassical dream ran she's my only chance with Sharjah
 
Honeysuckle connections must be seriously considering this route now, she would beat them all wouldnt she?


Well... they'll have to consider it strongly.
Next years renewal could be extremely strong with the likes of Envoi and/or Aba potentially going on to becoming strong contenders

These last two years with the ground coming up testing has really thrown the spanner in the works for these novices, those coming out of the supreme and ballymore have all pretty much disappointed in open company

It really does look like a poor renewal.

I'd like to see how KD comes out of this today, it was a shocking jump there. Sharjah needs good ground at the festival to be a contender.

I think Honeysuckle should take a chance, but I am very concerned all of her form has been over at Fairyhouse. She'd been to prove to me that she can run elsewhere and perform just as well
 
I'm leaving Klassical Dream. I don't think for one minute he's given a true running this season. Will wait for Leopardstown and see if he fares any better there.
 
Still a fruitcake though old Klassical Dream.
Should be 10-1 plus, simply cos of that.
 
On a side note what a great servant Petit Mouchoir has been, cannot believe he is only 8 he seems to have been around forever. From placing in Buveurs 1st champion hurdle win to running in Footpads arkle and now still consistent in grade 1 hurdles, fantastic little warrior