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I think Celestial Halo's pace really sets the race up for Binocular. Wonder if he'll go for it this year or wait for aintree.
Also I'd be wary of reading the form of last years champion too literally. Go Native got injured and Solwhit was sick. So horses like those two, Hurricane Fly, Peddlers Cross & Menorah are all dangers to him this year. |
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What you can take from the race is knowing that Binocular and to a tad lesser extent KK can quicken at the end of a fair paced 2m Champion hurdle.Something that most of the opposition if not all still have question marks.
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What you can take from the race is knowing that Binocular and to a tad lesser extent KK can quicken at the end of a fair paced 2m Champion hurdle.Something that most of the opposition if not all still have question marks.
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Very true. But I still worry about binoculars inconsistency, though he has hit form in march three years on the bounce.
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Sint, MM, Woodworm - i agree.
Regarding the value of the form given GN and Solwhits efforts (with clear reasons), i dont their non-show diminishes the form, as i dont think eiether had a hope in hell. However, that is I know entirely subjective and counts for nothing. |
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when you write down the names of the races won by the horses in last years champion it does look impressive...but when you have a look at the actual horses themselves and take into account some valid excuses they may have had...it doesn't look quite so impressive.
punjabi, medermit and celestial halo the respective stables deciding to send them chasing probably tells us where they think they fit in with regards the 2 mile hurdling division. zaynar....especially with hindsight...becoming disappointing. solwhit...returning from sickness and not a cheltenham good ground 2 miler. go native.....injured early doors. khyber kim.....fair enough i suppose. i'd confidently put the fly, menorah,peddlers, silviano, possibly dunguib a fit go native up as a stronger set of opposition for binocular to take on. |
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yes,stronger race for sure next march,but if Binocular is in similar form,and i suspect he will be,then he will be the one to beat i feel.
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If binocular runs up to the form of march it'll take something special to beat him.
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silvinio against Bino pull the other one
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Looking forward to seeing Bino again tomorrow. NJH said on RUK today that horse is lighter (fitter?) than for the fighting fifth but thinks tomorrows race will be set up for the speed horses. Reiterated that chelt in March is the only target for this horse this season.
I personally would like to see him win; and win convincingly; but would be happy if he jumps well and doesnt discrace himself. If his price drifts further after a defeat, I might go in again! |
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*disgrace*
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You cant back him tomorrow, they only have one race in mind for Binocular, all else is build up.
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Agreed, hes a no bet tomorrow; but the race should be informative all the same.
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If anything Khyber Kim and Starluck will be after the brownie points tomorrow the most.
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KK/Escortmen rfc
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Wont be tuned fully for this would think Twiston Davies will have been all out to get Khyber ready to win this to get him in the news for the CHurdle.
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COME ON !!!!
Between him and Menorah. |
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That'll do!
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Looked great and sure theres a more in the tank.
Thought Overturn was flattered a bit to finish so close in the end......its just his style of running that kept him so close. If he did that at the Festival he'd finish miles away from Binocular. |
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Wonder if Henderson has got him ready too early? He realises what a good Champion Hurdle it is and probably wanted to show who is still boss.
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Great positive ride by McCoy having him up with the pace and pressurising Overturn the whole way, he is a first class rider on any type of horse over hurdles. His race in March, only Menorah can stop him winning it again now.
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