New Posts For Thread: Is this now the weakest champion hurdle in years?https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years(excluding the year that katchit won when the best hurdlers (imo) were running in the supreme, rather than the CH)There are very good reasons to doubt the front three in the market imo.Menorah: Supreme winners have a v.poor record in following up th[ ] Good Catch[X] Epic Failhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489044393#489044393[ ] Good Catch[X] Epic FailSun, 13 Mar 2011 11:47:27 -0500I agree it is more competitive than great. I had Binoc NRNB and his non participation has ruined the race for me. He was the benchmark in the race, now whoever wins didn't have to beat the champ. Sad.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489041285#489041285I agree it is more competitive than great. I had Binoc NRNB and his non participation has ruined the race for me. He was the benchmark in the race, now whoever wins didn't have to beat the champ. Sad.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:14:23 -0500I think the possibility of a winner from outside the top 3 in the betting doesn't reflect a poor race; on the contrary imo: it highlights the strength in depth.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489041049#489041049I think the possibility of a winner from outside the top 3 in the betting doesn't reflect a poor race; on the contrary imo: it highlights the strength in depth.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:11:46 -0500was probably a bit strong to call it ''the weakest in years'', probably a reaction to hearing it being massively hyped one too many times!! Think there's definitely a chance for a bigger priced winner outside the front three though.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489039825#489039825was probably a bit strong to call it ''the weakest in years'', probably a reaction to hearing it being massively hyped one too many times!! Think there's definitely a chance for a bigger priced winner outside the front three though.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:58:01 -0500certainly not a weak Champion Hurdlerhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489039221#489039221certainly not a weak Champion HurdlerSun, 13 Mar 2011 10:50:20 -0500Credo I have to agree a bit. It's not a poor Champion Hurdle but Binocular being out whether you fancied him or not has taken a huge amount away from the race. It's still a good race don't get me wrong but it's not what it was going to be.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489038921#489038921Credo I have to agree a bit. It's not a poor Champion Hurdle but Binocular being out whether you fancied him or not has taken a huge amount away from the race. It's still a good race don't get me wrong but it's not what it was going to be.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:47:41 -0500Still a top race, just not exceptional any morehttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489038465#489038465Still a top race, just not exceptional any moreSun, 13 Mar 2011 10:42:38 -0500Ridiculous. Behave.https://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489038241#489038241Ridiculous. Behave.Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:39:24 -0500(excluding the year that katchit won when the best hurdlers (imo) were running in the supreme, rather than the CH)There are very good reasons to doubt the front three in the market imo.Menorah: Supreme winners have a v.poor record in following up thhttps://community.betfair.com/cheltenham2011/go/thread/view/113609/27238477/is-this-now-the-weakest-champion-hurdle-in-years?post_id=489037869#489037869(excluding the year that katchit won when the best hurdlers (imo) were running in the supreme, rather than the CH)There are very good reasons to doubt the front three in the market imo.Menorah: Supreme winners have a v.poor record in following up thSun, 13 Mar 2011 10:35:29 -0500