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Champion Hurdle 2027

I'm confused.
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He/She responded to your post about Mydaddypaddy next race with the likely Old Park Star next race.

Easy to confuse MDP and OPS really :rolleyes: only joking (probably didn't read it properly)
 
So Paddy not going to Fos Las? 🤣

I'd be surprised if they went to Newcastle, rather than Newbury.
 
Fuck knows what @Lobos is talking about though 😘
🤣🤣

I'll try to explain........

Pretty sure Killiney quoting Hendo comments re OPS unless Dan has changed his mind already and is sending MDP chasing and targeting same preps as OPS.
 
It's the only other option that i can see. Unless they go to Ascot in the race Faugheen won but that was over 2m 3f i think.
Yep. I'm thinking GF as well. Could be some race as looks like Idaho Sun may head there if we don't get sufficient rain at Cheltenham next week. I noticed he's drifted today so perhaps they've already made their decision.
 
Yep. I'm thinking GF as well. Could be some race as looks like Idaho Sun may head there if we don't get sufficient rain at Cheltenham next week. I noticed he's drifted today so perhaps they've already made their decision.
I noticed Harry Lowes pushed out to a biggish price too. If the rain doesn't arrive the Greatwood could cut up.
 
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They seem to be pretty good at getting them fit at home, so may as well start off in the Fighting Fifth, especially if Alexei is the fav!!
They'll bottle that challenge. Don't want to bottom him out first time up....🤣
 
Bowmer and Kirkland Fighting Fifth Hurdle entries
Alexei Joe Tizzard
Ebony King Andrew Slattery, Ireland
Golden Ace Jeremy Scott
Idaho Sun Harry Fry
Indemnity Emma Lavelle
Kateira Dan Skelton
Maestro Conti Dan Skelton
Minella Study Adam Nicol
Mydaddypaddy Dan Skelton
Nemean Lion Kerry Lee
The New Lion Dan Skelton
Wilful Jonjo and AJ O'Neill
 
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Best opening prices in Fighting 5th...


Alexei 9/4
Mydaddypaddy 3/1
The New Lion 3/1
Wilful 7/1
Golden Ace 8/1
Idaho Sun 16/1
Maestro Conti 20/1

33/1 Bar
 
….Selma

‘She’s very tough. She had plenty of hard races last season, but kept coming back for more. We won’t be too tough on her before Christmas, but we’ll work her towards the Mares’ Hurdle if we can. Though, maybe she could be good enough to go the Champion Hurdle route? We like her.’
 
….Selma

‘She’s very tough. She had plenty of hard races last season, but kept coming back for more. We won’t be too tough on her before Christmas, but we’ll work her towards the Mares’ Hurdle if we can. Though, maybe she could be good enough to go the Champion Hurdle route? We like her.’
Here we go again 🤣🤣
 
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At Joseph O’Brien’s, TALK THE TALK is working particularly well and looked magnificent on the gallops. At this stage, we are considering the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown for his seasonal debut. That race should provide a useful starting point, after which we can decide whether to continue over hurdles or explore a move to fences.