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Going Chasing / Staying Hurdling.

Worked the year he won the Triumph. Wasn't seen out over hurdles until February that season, so you never know!

Wonder what plans are for him when he is fit, any ideas?

No mention of plans in the Owners Group magazine that came through this morning - just that he's not in training and they hope to have him back for the Spring.
 
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No mention of plans in the Owners Group magazine that came through this morning - just that he's not in training and they hope to have him back for the Spring.

The initial plan was to go chasing, but this latest set-back means that he is likely to preserve novice status (over fences) until next season.

IF he ends up at the Festival, it would be over hurdles, but I wouldn't even think about it until entered for anything
He has 1 month box rest and 1 month walking exercise to do, before even returning to any form of training.
 
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Ballyadam entered in a 2m 1f beginners chase at Punchestown next Tuesday. Cape Gentleman, Alfa Mix and Mt Leinster also entered, among others.
 
sounds like there's a decent chance latest exhibition could revert to hurdles according to Nolan when he was on racing TV.

I'd be surprised and disappointed if they did that...felt he wasn't far off monkfish and would have pushed him close on his rsa.

also don't think stayers hurdle is a show in
 
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Alan King has mentioned that The Glancing Queen has been schooling over fences . Quote below taken from Attherace Stable Tours.

"She schooled over fences on Thursday and I am looking forward to sending her chasing. There is a possibility she will start in the Mares’ Chase at Bangor in few weeks’ time".
 
I know there was a few folk on here wondering which path Monmiral was taking this season - confirmed to be hurdling

Nicholl's 888 stable tour - 'Monmiral looks like being a chaser in time but will stay hurdling this year - will start off his campaign in the Fighting Fifth'
 
I still think the owner may get his way (as he should) with con hill going chasing. If that happens I could see facile going turners and Impaire and marine nationale going to the churdle.

if con hill stays hurdling facile v marine in arkle and Impaire turners possibly

all guesswork at this stage really though :biggrin-new: