Forums

Cheltenham Festival

Welcome to Live View – Take the tour to learn more
Start Tour
There is currently 1 person viewing this thread.
ThunderRoad
10 Jun 13 09:28
Joined:
Date Joined: 09 May 12
| Topic/replies: 6,295 | Blogger: ThunderRoad's blog
The 2014 World Hurdle, to my eye, looks to be one of the best ever - the strength in depth looks superb.

Big Buck's, At Fishers Cross, Solwhit, Zarkandar, Reve De Sivola, Countrywide Flame, Celestial Halo

As well as some mouth watering 'possibles' - Quevega, Tidal Bay and Gemix.

Whatever happens, I'll be backing Big Buck's who has made me a small fortune over the years, but he has an almost impossible task - to beat the greatest field he's ever faced after a 16 month break.
Pause Switch to Standard View 2014 World Hurdle - the best ever?
Show More
Loading...
Report Arklearkle June 10, 2013 11:41 AM BST
It cant be the best if there is no Bucks. It is not an impossible task if he is fit and well. Only a few can get that 3m+ plus that hill. For that type of racer he is not old. The bookies and their media friends will blow up the rest just like with the champion hurdle pretenders. We keep hearing how poor a horse Thousand Stars is every time The Fly murders him and when TNO beats him 1 1/4 lengths he TNO is brilliant. Likewise Our Connor a 4yo beats trees and is the next coming. Beware of false prophets.
Report Howdi June 10, 2013 11:41 PM BST
is Gemix running over here later this year have they said?
Report FatoteSport July 22, 2013 11:41 PM BST
Bog Warrior would have sluiced up this year if he hadn't broken his leg IMO. Shame we may never see him again, and even if he does run again is unlikely to get his ground at Chelts.
Report duncan idaho August 22, 2013 7:45 AM BST
Big Buck's off his sick bed, Quevega NR, Tidal Bay drawing his pension, journeyman C Halo, never even heard of Gemix...i wouldnt hold your breath for a 'vintage' renewal
Report HaylingBilly August 25, 2013 3:37 PM BST
Time for the new guard ? At Fishers Cross and Zarkandar ?
Report duffy August 29, 2013 11:59 PM BST
solwhit on his own will give BB plenty to think about, top class 2 miler and carrying all that quality over 3 miles.
Report Arklearkle August 30, 2013 12:17 PM BST
I agree Solwhit is top class but if they ride the same race with BB as in 2012 when with the help of Katie the taps were turned on from about half way and that took care of any flashy 2 milers. The question is has Ruby been retained for him as no one else knows/can ride him better. It was stated that he would have no run before the festival which would be crazy.
Report buddeliea August 30, 2013 6:01 PM BST
Would not call Solwhit a flashy 2 miler myself,more like a stayer that was good enough to pick up some decent 2 mile races in the past.
For the reason Duffy states,hes a major player again.
Post Your Reply
<CTRL+Enter> to submit
Please login to post a reply.

Wonder

Instance ID: 13539
www.betfair.com