General Chat

[Yosser]

He has got this Moises Has A Boat from France too. I have no idea of how good he is or if he could be campaigned for a Champion Hurdle but they didn't hang about in buying him by all accounts after his win in France.

 

[Lobos]

The continued drought could have a big say with plenty on how soon they run and whether they go chasing or not. If we don't get significant rain then I can see a lot being held back until very late. Hendo especially won't risk them. Plenty to ponder.

 

[Black Dog]

The Jukebox Man misses the first half of the season.

Jimmy de Seuil may have first run in the Hattons Grace. Long term target the Stayers Hurdle.

@RoadToCheltenham on X.

Also Johnny's Jury will probably make his chasing debut at Sandown. Trainer thinks he'll make a proper chaser.

 

[Lobos]

Bad luck for Jukebox. Had his fair share of injuries already.

Good news re Jimmy. I know several on here are on him already for The Stayers.

 

[Wayward Lad]

Does Kabral have the speed for an Arkle ?
Far be it from me to question Skelton's judgement but 150 yards from the lollipop he was winning a Stayers Hurdle as a 6yo, a year older and physically stronger I'd say that race is more likely to suit than a speedy Arkle.
I think it was My Way de Solzen who did the double some years ago so it can be done, but you have to be some horse to have the stamina to win over 3 and the speed to win over 2, especially at HQ.
As for MyPaddyDaddy, I get the hype but there is a danger that a few Skelton horses will be underpriced this season just because they're with Skelton, I thought he was beat fair and square at Aintree by a horse with less hurdling experience, for me if there's any value in the Champion Hurdle market it's the 33s for Idaho Sun...

Saw on X yesterday Harry Fry interview saying Idaho very well, hurdling campaign the plan this season (although novice chasing not off the table if Hurdles dont go well), mentioned the comparison with MDP being second fav for CH, Greatwood an option early doors, mentioned Alexei comparison from 130’s rating last year

No price change in markets which surprised me

Lossie is a monster but 33/1 Idaho surely the value at the moment…….

 

[Lobos]

Trainer nominated Royal Bond as early season target for Cheltenham Bumper winner The Mourne Rambler

Schooling described as "Very, very good"

 

[Istabraq]

Trainer nominated Royal Bond as early season target for Cheltenham Bumper winner The Mourne Rambler

Schooling described as "Very, very good"

I guess there's nowhere else for them to go but I would expect him to step up in trip as the season progresses but good to hear his schooling has gone well...

 

[Lobos]

I guess there's nowhere else for them to go but I would expect him to step up in trip as the season progresses but good to hear his schooling has gone well...

Possibly but Meade does have a soft spot for the Supreme