Cotton MIll?

Chasing been mentioned the start of the week

Why oh why would they want to send it chasing? Bred for the flat and all but refused a hurdle last time out at Cheltenham.

Just don't understand why some seem to want to force a fence on a horse like this. It's a 5 year old; plenty of time to consider such alternatives after seeing how a season or 2 over hurdles pans out.

Thanks BJG, agree with glossy I really think he could have gone very far in the 2m division this year

Agree, came as a massive surprise to me - will start over 2m hurdles and may go chasin then, was in RP Monday

Think he is a live outsider for the CH given natural improvement, looks like a drop down in trip could b the makin of him!

We sall see

"He'll certainly jump a fence but we'll see how he gets on over hurdles first"


The direct quote^, will start over 2m hurdles and if disappoints wil prob go chasin

I put him up quite a while ago on here for the Champion Hurdle, and have backed him in the 80's.

There were rumours months ago about him chasing, but I thought it was worth the risk.  The rumours were the RSA, but I don't think he'll ever get 3 miles.

Like others, I think he's an out and out 2 mile hurdler.

For the RP hurdle, I think he's much better than his 145 rating, and if Brampour can win this off 149, I think Cotton Mill can off 145.

Would be interesting though how a decent John Ferguson chaser would get on.

I didn't think he's had any, but just checked and he's had 2 wins from 8.

earth dream is one

For the RP hurdle, I think he's much better than his 145 rating, and if Brampour can win this off 149, I think Cotton Mill can off 145.


Was pulled out of the RP hurdle, not entered

That seems odd to me if the horse is fit and well. If they want to try him out as a 2 m hurdler the RP Hurdle would be a good trial of an attractive looking mark. What next? The Bula perhaps?