Hargam

What is his target at Cheltenham? He could do another Ballyandy if the ground is good/better!

its a plot alright just a matter of where and when

25/1 for either the County Hurdle or Coral Cup.

Considering he's only ever ran at 2m, it's hard to believe he will go for the Coral Cup surely?

step up in trip could be a significant  part of the plan ! who knows?

Yep, certainly could be Foyles! Doesn't strike me as a horse that has looked like he wants further though. I reckon the County is exactly the type of race he's gene crying out for. Fast run 2m on decent ground.

Also worth considering that Modus looks like being the fav for the Coral Cup for JP.

Hard to believe now, but the horse only started 16/1 for the Champion Hurdle last year!

Also quoted in a few places for the Martin Pipe ...

think he will go for the 2 m race but not short of stamina in his pedigree so a longer trip could suit ,down a total of 17 pounds from a top rating of 157,

Sporting Life stable tour (October 2016)

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/article/465/10624812/nicky-henderson-stable-tour-for-2016-17

"He has already run twice this season. He had difficult year but he is in the same boat as Top Notch. He would jump fence if we wanted him to but he would only be going around the little tracks as he is a little horse.

"He is still a very good hurdler and I think he will get more than two miles. It takes lot to get him fit. He is tough, solid and game."

thanks for posting that shrews ,so a step up in trip  possible ,3 races county/coral cup/martin pipe best wait for nrnb with the big firms

Bet*** and Sky*** are nrnb, and I find them ok certainly better than Ok Koral and Laddies.

Henderson's Coral Cup plot horse, lads.

what's your thinking behind that delsie? Have you found some info? Can't come across anything myself...

I'm on small for both races, wanting to put on more but not sure of destination atm.

33/1 with 365 nrnb for coral cup

He could run in the Martin Pipe off 140

33/1 NRNB in County Hurdle too

Entered in County and the Coral.

Coral is not a given , 2016 only one on 139 , heres hoping .

Lack of an MP entry is bewlidering

As is my typing

This was taking from Hendo's latest blog, not much help as to his target, slight concern over sore foot though...

Where does Hargam run next, Nicky?
Hargam is good but had a sore foot which set us back a tiny bit which was annoying. He’s fine now and will appear at Cheltenham in one of the Handicaps as that’s all he can do because of his rating.

Needs 6 to come out to get in the County. Keep everything crossed!

Looking down the list of those above him:

Movewiththetimes  - Supreme
Tombstone - CH
Charbel - Chasing
Ballyandy - Supreme or Neptune
Labaik - Would you waste your time bringing this dodgepot over?

Think he should get in fine. Right at the bottom

I think he will make The County line up very easily, certainly touch and go to make The Coral. Hargam was rated 157 this time last year, I can't understand why 33/1 is still available..... no rain please.....

Removed from the betting for the Coral Cup... looking like the County it is.

Still in the Coral CCM.

^ and 50's nrnb cannot resist...... unlikely to get in though...

Sorry G1 you're right. Saw he still had the entry but he had been taken out of most lists earlier... seems to have been added back in now!

Hendo said Wednesday night Hargam most likely to go Coral Cup. I've backed him in both just in case he changes his mind!

Interesting, needs 3 to come out I think, some blue on oddschecker, larblokes obviously think he has no chance though

well hidden coup if it is currently 9th best in the betting of the jp horses in the coral cup

I'm on at 50's too. Too big to miss.

Plot to cover another plot - who knows.

Hendo just confirmed Coral Cup

very good, 50's I can see some headgear being declared....

Tombstone will be very hard to beat off that weight.

I missed the 50/1 but happy with 40/1 with ok koral; he won the Scottish Triumph on good ground off rating 141; once rated as high as 157 but is running off 140 in the Coral Cup - a massive drop of 17lbs.

I think he is weighted to run a big race similar to Ballyandy in the Betfair, but he needs good ground at least. If not, he's doomed.

Mark Walsh rides, as short as 12s now, can see him going off single figures

He is 12/1 with most bookies now; I can see 'ok koral' asking for id verification should he win.

14/1

First winner for MP Walsh

Habe nacked and laid him for a risk free £200 if he wins, but while he is undoubetdly well handicapped on his best form is there anything in this horses form to suggest he will relish the trip - even when at his peak he seemed to weaken in the last furlong over 2m.

I personally prefer the Mullins outsider Scoire Mear @ 25/1.

^Have backed

If Hargam is the 1st winner of the Festival for Mark Walsh it is welcome by me; the trip is an unknown nevertheless a good chance if ground firms up further, and extremely well-handicapped.

McManus 5 entries

Mullins 5 entries

Elliot 3 entries

Exactly half the 26 strong field,is this good for racing?,not in my humble opinion.

We all like to play the handicap game,this is bordering on the ridiculous,and needs addressing.

How many of these 13 are sleepers?,denying other trainers/owners a chelt runner.

Good call from GI et al,right man for the job in Hendo,best of luck with this fella.

Indeed, wise words noc, however if Hargam wins then I disagree......

First time cheekpieces......

https://www.stanjames.com/bet/blog/nicky-henderson/nicky-henderson-cheltenha...

This job of yours GI.....have you pulled Sickie

Mark Walsh stood down, no idea who will replace him

Heh! I wish, getting a bit time here and there, listening to this race on radio just now

He ran no race and never really going at any stage of the race; the cheekpieces were conterproductive, I think. Next time perhaps.