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Yanworth - World Hurdle?
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Jessie Harrington has stated Jezki's initial target is the 3 mile Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown. I suspect the manner of Unowwhatimeanharry's win at Newbury might have surprised them a bit but I tend to agree that there's no reason why they would n't run two of them - or even all three - in the World Hurdle if they think it's the right race, I suppose one might end up in the Champion Hurdle (Yanworth?), depending on what else runs there or they could even wait for Aintree Hurdle with either Jezki or Yanworth but the owner loves festival winners obviously.
I assumed King just meant they want to keep them apart for now - Unowwhatimeanharry is the obvious one for the Long Walk, Jezki will stay in Ireland and so that means one of Yanworth or MTOY in each of the International and the Christmas Hurdle. The International is on the new course where Yanworth was so impressive on Festival Trials day (albeit over further) and he could conceivably run in both the International and the 2m5f race on New Year's Day (Relkeel Hurdle?). MTOY was n't great at Haydock and might be given a bit more time to get ready for the Christmas Hurdle - I could have it all wrong obviously  |
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Without Yanworth in the Long Walk I think Uno at 7/4 could be value given Nichols Canyon is not certain runner and Ballyoptic already comprehensively beaten by Uno.
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Looks like I do have it all wrong and MTOY is set for the International with Yanworth waiting for the Christmas Hurdle
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Must be pretty frustrating for Kingy. Messing about with a good horse because of others not in your yard.
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Unavoidable I guess given the facts. What about the owner's grasp on the Triumph Hurdle? More pain expected for backers; it would not surprise me if a good one re-routed to the Supreme Hurdle instead.
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There must be a chance Faugheen turns up in the Christmas Hurdle - if he does, they should know where they stand with Yanworth over 2 miles after that.
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If so, 5/4 Faugheen could be x'mas come early for supporters; he ought to be long odds-on hence the cynical side of me is saying he could be targeted/rested at home. Next best is Yanworth at 2/1; if Yanworth wins with/out Faugheen I reckon he'd be Champion Hurdle bound given the uncertainty regarding Faugheen and Annie Power.
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Yanworth is being aimed at the Champion Hurdle, confirmed by trainer who said: "A significant change of plan." And Barry Geragthy also believes Yanworth is better equipped than he was for going down the Champion Hurdle route.
Bye, bye any antepost voucher for the World Hurdle unless something untoward happens to Unowhatimeanharry. |
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He is now the leading British hope for the Champion, but something about him tells me that he won't be quick enough. Whether it is Faugheen or Annie who make it to the gig, or maybe Nichols Canyon being kept over 2m, but I can't see Yanworth winning a Champion Hurdle.
6/1 wouldn't be tempting me anyway. |
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That was painful watching him win over 3m at Aintree this afternoon, should never have been dropped back in trip!
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Couldn't agree more Paterson
 Even more annoying that he was moved because they thought Harry was unbeatable and JP ended up winning the CH anyway! |