Kyhber Kim?

That's an interesting thought. Graeme. He got the trip well enough at the intermediate distance at Aintree last season. Not sure what I would be expecting if they stepped him up further, but I could see the sense of connections trying him over a longer trip, next season if not this. The horse seems to settle much better now than he did on the flat and in his early runs over hurdles. Presumably that is helping him last home much better than sometimes was previously the case.

We desperately need to find another star in the WH division to provide a bit more interest than currently, with Big Buck's so dominant.

I hope KK has another crack at the CH this time though. Connections  may have learnt something tactically from his second place last season and he possibly wouldn't have been beaten quite so far by Binocular had there been a bit more cut in the ground. Even then, he might not be quite good enough to go one place better this time. But then again there could be a lot of action on near the front in the CH in March, with seemingly such a strong field of high quality hurdlers in the likely line-up, many of whom will not be wanting to hang around. Those nearer the front from two out could be cutting each other up by duelling too soon. If they get the timing right with KK off his waiting tactics, the cookie might just crumble in his favour, particularly if there is a bit of cut in the ground (or dead ground that might make it harder to judge the pace from the front).

Better than an 18/1 shot for the CH, I would say, but realistically probably not much more than a 10/1 chance even if he proves his well being at Kempton.

I fear his chance has gone but WH would be bonkers. He is too quick and who knows he may improve again to defy the odds.

value in the market imo.

Massive improver last year and, as rightly pointed out earlier, take out Binocular and KK wins by 6L. It is overpriced at 16s but that is because we have not seen it this season yet and there have been one or two nice runs from contenders. Looking forward to seeing KK

agree hes the value.
Unfortunately he caught Binocular on top of his game & giving him 3 to 4 lengths all the way round he was never able to close him down.
Very well suited by soft ground & i believe would have given Bino a race given those conditions .
Looks like we will probably only see him once b4 Cheltenham tho in the xmas hurdle as certainly seems to perform very well fresh.

Just had a bit on at 390.

Going to Kempton on sat.Will know more after race what target may be.

Champion Hurdle

Abbot,believe me.im not saying hes going down world hurdle route,im saying,wait until after saturday.It isn`t certain which of the 2 races it is going for yet.He may well go for champion hurdle but a few quid on at big prices for world hurdle isnt a bad shout.

HE runs sat he goes for the champion hurdle. would be to late to reroute him.

liam if soft i think he wins easy on saturday. gl

Cheers abbott. Be keeping close eye on him Saturday.

His Champion Hurdle my a**e, KK has a great chance on Saturday, first time out on soft ground and should be favourite imo. The market seems to be taking time to factor in the soft ground for this race.

I think Twister's also got more than half an eye on March as well though.

Looks like being his and Starluck's Champion Hurdle today.

you need to look does he have anymore chance against big bucks? personally i would have stepped him up this season but Im not sure they they have given themselves much time now.

Traiont miss Chelt. The only thing I would say islooking back I dont think kempton suited him

Abbot,not looking too bad a bet now.Really hope you had a bit on.They still undecided which to go for though.

I think Twister was just surprised, unusual as I normally find he has a decent handle on where his horses are fitness-wise. Trainers don't always know how fit and ready they are, eg Nicholls and Kauto, I think he's one of the worst.