"I've always said he's our best work horse in the yard."
"I don't care if he never jumps off again!"
Both quotes courtesy of the jubilant winning trainer. One presumes the new owner is relying on the former.
"I've always said he's our best work horse in the yard.""I don't care if he never jumps off again!"Both quotes courtesy of the jubilant winning trainer. One presumes the new owner is relying on the former.
He won bloody easily though, and factoring in how well thought of Meolon was; you'd think he'd nearly have to be a champion hurdle horse. Melon ran like an absolute pro, Labaik must be very good.
He won bloody easily though, and factoring in how well thought of Meolon was; you'd think he'd nearly have to be a champion hurdle horse. Melon ran like an absolute pro, Labaik must be very good.
I think I read somewhere o ryan paid 26k for him, I would imagine he got at least 10 times that now even with his problems .
Might not even be a problem in the UK anyway.
I think I read somewhere o ryan paid 26k for him, I would imagine he got at least 10 times that now even with his problems .Might not even be a problem in the UK anyway.
With his chequered history and full potential probably reached or at least very close to and the expected price level i cant see too many of the big guns being interested so a bidding war might not happen.
Its a bit different with a good looking store or a young ptp winner when everyone wants to get the expected next big thing.
They might have been better to try get the private deal over the line.
With his chequered history and full potential probably reached or at least very close to and the expected price level i cant see too many of the big guns being interested so a bidding war might not happen.Its a bit different with a good looking stor
He should appeal to a few big players in the UK. No long tom allowed in Ireland so the lads can't be certain he will jump off. Talented horse who would and would be a great addition to a lad starting off his training career.
He should appeal to a few big players in the UK. No long tom allowed in Ireland so the lads can't be certain he will jump off. Talented horse who would and would be a great addition to a lad starting off his training career.
Neill, I don't mean its down hill from here just that his form is known now and its good enough to put him in the CH picture. Elliot would have had him spot on for that Tuesday and would another trainer eek out much more improvement ?
Being a grandson of montjue temperament is an issue as we know , first it was the stalls then the NH start , how long before he ignores the long tom ?.
A fall or really tough race and he might decide that's it for him and race with the handbrake on or even refuse at a hurdle.
My point is if he was a young pointer a lot of people would think they could sort him out but he's now on his third good trainer and the problems persist.
Good luck to whoever buys him though and O Ryan will still get a very healthy return on his purchase price to go with some good days out with him.
Neill, I don't mean its down hill from here just that his form is known now and its good enough to put him in the CH picture.Elliot would have had him spot on for that Tuesday and would another trainer eek out much more improvement ?Being a grandson
That's a valid opinion in fairness olddesperado, can see where you're coming from. For the horse, I'd have said its crucial he stays with Elliot; but if I was any English trainer other than Henderson, I'd be all over him trying to buy.
I'd be encouraged by the fact he is a good work horse that stayed well up the hill in Cheltenham.
That's a valid opinion in fairness olddesperado, can see where you're coming from. For the horse, I'd have said its crucial he stays with Elliot; but if I was any English trainer other than Henderson, I'd be all over him trying to buy.I'd be encourag
Still a mind of his own but as i said earlier on this thread his ability was in the open and he had very little improvement left in him so while a good horse by no means a world beater which is what all the rich guys are after.
He would still make a decent price but the guys who dont care what they pay probably woudnt be too interested now.
!50 to 200 would be my guess now and thats only because he hasnt raced in England since.
I,d aell before he heads over again.
i would imagine he has decreased a bit in value.Still a mind of his own but as i said earlier on this thread his ability was in the open and he had very little improvement left in him so while a good horse by no means a world beater which is what all
it will look good when they get the cup!! bristol city at home today. ud imagine theres a good chance of them getting a win there. be serious tho if the lose..villa away in last game..
it will look good when they get the cup!! bristol city at home today. ud imagine theres a good chance of them getting a win there. be serious tho if the lose..villa away in last game..