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National Hunt Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase

Champagne Classic entered at Tipp on Sunday over 2m4f.
 
archie said:
Champagne Classic entered at Tipp on Sunday over 2m4f.
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That's going to force a few ante post hands. If he wins well and there is any sort of target confirmation post race, he'll likely be close to 10/1.
 
JackieMoon33 said:
That's going to force a few ante post hands. If he wins well and there is any sort of target confirmation post race, he'll likely be close to 10/1.
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Target has been announced as NHC so don't think a race over 2m4f would change much, other than Gordon announcing it on telly vs his betfair blog
 
Champagne Classic ticks a hell of a lot of boxes for me, just as a novice chaser in general. I've already backed him 'any race' and feel I may end up going in again before next week.

If he comes here in fair form I'd be super confident.
 
charlie said:
Target has been announced as NHC so don't think a race over 2m4f would change much, other than Gordon announcing it on telly vs his betfair blog
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I'd imagine a TV interview and subsequent media coverage will have a bigger impact than a betfair stable tour. There is also the actual performance which is currently missing from the price (he could also flop though).

Unfortunately it takes very little to move ante post markets these days and proving a horses well being and target will make a difference in my opinion.
 
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Followed suit on Champagne Classic Any Race at 27/1 with WH. Bar a late injury he would have been in the NHC with Codd onboard. Elliott's latest comments suggest that to be the initial target once again. I like the experience angle in the race so last year could be an advantage. Keen to get him onside before this weekend which has been a decent starting point over the last few years (Le Richebourg, Rathvinden, First Lieutenant)

I think his runs last year were more than fair considering his layoff and suggest a lot of the ability is still there with him
 
The decs for Sunday will be interesting but, as it stands, I think that he's only third top on adjusted RPRs.
 
Movewiththetimes declared in same race.
Still mooching about in novice chases.
Reminds me of Junior School and a lad called Paul Stephens, by the time he went to senior school he had a fucking beard.
 
quevega said:
Movewiththetimes declared in same race.
Still mooching about in novice chases.
Reminds me of Junior School and a lad called Paul Stephens, by the time he went to senior school he had a fucking beard.
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:highly_amused::highly_amused::highly_amused::highly_amused::highly_amused:
 
jono said:
Followed suit on Champagne Classic Any Race at 27/1 with WH. Bar a late injury he would have been in the NHC with Codd onboard. Elliott's latest comments suggest that to be the initial target once again. I like the experience angle in the race so last year could be an advantage. Keen to get him onside before this weekend which has been a decent starting point over the last few years (Le Richebourg, Rathvinden, First Lieutenant)

I think his runs last year were more than fair considering his layoff and suggest a lot of the ability is still there with him
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Agree with all of that Jono and have done the same.
 
Would you be concerned that Champagne Classic was a non-runner due to good to yielding ground?

Of course, wouldn't have beaten Robin anyway.:very_drunk:
 
archie said:
Would you be concerned that Champagne Classic was a non-runner due to good to yielding ground?

Of course, wouldn't have beaten Robin anyway.:very_drunk:
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Considering he won the Martin Pipe on good ground and followed that up with the win at Punchestown on good/yielding i'd be surprised if it becomes an issue for the Festival. Though going chasing usually means more slightly caution is taken in regards to the ground it did surprise me he was pulled today.

Well done on the win :encouragement:
 
Carefully Selected with two nice mentions from Ruby in that Racing Uk video. Given as his dark horse for the season from Willie’s yard. I’d have liked to ask him his thoughts on his optimum trip.
 
I'm hoping NH Chase for Carefully Selected. His breeding suggests a fair trip, and whilst he doesn't lack for pace, shown up in his run at Punchestown, I just think the extra distance will play to his strengths.

I have a free bet on him in the RSA, but cash down for the NH Chase, so either way I should have him covered, but personal preference is the NH Chase.
 
Balls up - wrong thread
 
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I can see the view on Champagne Classic. If he could go back to his hurdle season form, he'd really be of interest here. Obviously, he's been harder to keep right that Elliot would like, and that would be a worry for someone backing him in October for March.
Carefully Selected if he went here would be a proper bet, ground allowing of course.
On Dickie Diver and anything Henderson has for this i think perhaps last year was a prime example of maybe not backing his for this. OK Corral looked superb in the build up to this, but just didn't take to it. Nicky doesn't hold a great record in this, but like last year, if he sends one of his JP runners here, it's likely a top amateur will be on board + the price will be very short. So i can see the appeal.

The other two i quietly like for this are Early Doors + Deal D'Estruval.


Deal D'Estruval- Might be miles off here as he wasn’t seen last season, he’s back training, whether he’s the same horse or not who knows! Went off 7/1 in the Martin Pipe, won his maiden hurdle over 2m5 + shaped like a proper stayer that day. His 2nd at Leopardstown behind Off You Go is decent form, OYG is now rated 151 over hurdles.

Early Doors- Cheltenham form, stays well + the owner loves one for this. Plenty of class + someone like Derek O’Connor would probably take the ride. He’s priced too- 33/1!
 
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Champagne Classic declared again, for tomorrow.
 
archie said:
Flying quite a bit lower than Tipperary and should be able to win cosily.
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Yeah, a fair bit. I'm not sure why he was even declared for Tipp, you'd think a nice easy task like tomorrow would be enough to shed the maiden, then go on to better things.
 
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