County Hurdle 2018

[Robante]

Have had a little tickle on Campeador in this at 20s. Was running a mighty race in the Fred Winter before coming down at the last, and I assume he'll be aimed here. Anyone else got any plays yet in this race? The likes of Elgin, Mick Jazz, Charli Parcs and even Defi Du Seuil could end up here

 

[Scooby91]

Have had a little tickle on Campeador in this at 20s. Was running a mighty race in the Fred Winter before coming down at the last, and I assume he'll be aimed here. Anyone else got any plays yet in this race? The likes of Elgin, Mick Jazz, Charli Parcs and even Defi Du Seuil could end up here

Long long way out but
Mick jazz
Bleu et rouge
High bridge

And a couple of wild ones
bachasson
Ball d'arc
River wylde

 

[JackieMoon33]

Usually I'd discount Campeador due to his lofty rating and the fact he'll be close to top weight, however, last years winner was top weight and the runner up carried the second top weight.

Outside the usual suspects, Duca De Thaix is the only handicapper I've added for this season although he could step up in trip to the Pipe race or Coral Cup.

If they get Mick Jazz there off his current mark then he'd be a major player.

 

[Scooby91]

Long long way out but
Mick jazz
Bleu et rouge
High bridge

And a couple of wild ones
bachasson
Ball d'arc
River wylde

Will just add i haven't backed any of them, just my shortlist

I think bleu et rouge is very well handicapped on his runs over hurdles his run at Aintree behind buveur dair reads extremely well to his rating.

High bridge ran a mighty race behind Elgin before tiring late on the form has worked out very well so far and I could see him going very well. Off his current mark

Mick jazz claims speak for itself.

The others are on very fair hurdle marks compared to there chase form, and showed enough over hurdles.

 

[Robante]

Thinking of backing Mick Jazz who does look rock solid off a decent mark then leaving it at that for this one til we know a bit more after Xmas. Ball D’Arc will be backed whichever race he’s aimed at, think he’s long had a win at the top level in him

 

[Hurricane fly]

With no mention of Srtic Fire this side of Christmas it would be interesting if they tried the same again with him

Would be interested in what weight he’d be given too, last year they dropped him a stone

 

[Kevloaf]

Mick Jazz obviously interesting, I'd take 16s on him any race now haha

 

[loveracing]

Jenkins could now be a plot for this race, he could get in at a feather weight. Ignore his last run on soft, he should fair better on decent ground and now he has seen the track. I heard he is a different animal this season.

 

[Scooby91]

Jenkins could now be a plot for this race, he could get in at a feather weight. Ignore his last run on soft, he should fair better on decent ground and now he has seen the track. I heard he is a different animal this season.

Wants further, that or he's just no good.

 

[loveracing]

Wants further, that or he's just no good.

Visually it looks that way, but he has had a small wind op.

 

[Kevloaf]

Jenkins could now be a plot for this race, he could get in at a feather weight. Ignore his last run on soft, he should fair better on decent ground and now he has seen the track. I heard he is a different animal this season.

If I post nearer the time and say anything positive about Jenkins, I would like somebody to bring up this post, where I swear I will NEVER back him again :highly_amused:

 

[Hurricane fly]

Jenkins does not have one bit of form to impress me in his career, and even his biggest fan must surely struggle to claim anything of note since his debut win.

 

[Kevloaf]

Jenkins does not have one bit of form to impress me in his career, and even his biggest fan must surely struggle to claim anything of note since his debut win.

Errrrm.... he beat Brelade? haha

 

[Robante]

Got a feeling Flying Tiger is being laid out for a mark for this. Won the Fred Winter last year and will get nicely thumped by Buveur D'air tomorrow

 

[JackieMoon33]

Mick Jazz running in the Hattons Grace tomorrow over 2m 4f instead of a 2m handicap Hurdle worth nearly €60K. I'm assuming Mick will be highly tried (he's also gone down to Melon this season) until the right handicap opportunity presents itself. Gordon does have the favourite in the valuable handicap tomorrow so that may explain Mick going elsewhere for now.

 

[Scooby91]

Will just add i haven't backed any of them, just my shortlist

I think bleu et rouge is very well handicapped on his runs over hurdles his run at Aintree behind buveur dair reads extremely well to his rating.

High bridge ran a mighty race behind Elgin before tiring late on the form has worked out very well so far and I could see him going very well. Off his current mark

Mick jazz claims speak for itself.

The others are on very fair hurdle marks compared to there chase form, and showed enough over hurdles.

I wonder how much high bridge will go up for That?

 

[JackieMoon33]

I wonder how much high bridge will go up for That?[/QUOTE

6lb maybe. He'll be north of 150 for sure so he'll be carrying some weight wherever they go next.

 

[Faugheen_Machine]

Arethey be lining up Flying Tiger for a handicap at the festival. Possibly this?

 

[JackieMoon33]

Arethey be lining up Flying Tiger for a handicap at the festival. Possibly this?

He's only six pounds higher than his Festival win so that could certainly be workable for sure. I think a step up in trip could an option to try too.

 

[doctorwu]

Arethey be lining up Flying Tiger for a handicap at the festival. Possibly this?

As we don't have a handicap plot thread I'd like to put a couple up early doors for fez plots.
Anibale Fly, Squouateur (yes again)
These are watching briefs at the moment. Both added to the plot book for for final analysis.