Champion Hurdle 2019

[Pants]

Can’t see a Cheltenham thread for 2019 yet so will put this up here.

Tom George stating today that Summerville Boy will stay over hurdles this season, he was an excellent Supreme winner so we know he handles the track and has Festival form.

I reckon Samcro and Kalashnikov will both go chasing so he may essentially only have BVD to beat.

Well worth an early play at 14/1.

[LD73]

They will have needed to teach him how to actually jump hurdles fluently if he is to have any chance in the Champion.

[Pants]

If his hurdling improves he’ll take some beating.

[Cheltenham Novice Chase]

I was massively impressed with him when you consider the severity of his mistake two out and the amount of ground and momentum he lost in the Supreme.

My only reservation is ground i.e. it was unusually heavy ground at Cheltenham this year and if you look at his three wins to date, two have come on heavy ground and one on soft ground. Does anyone know if he has to have give in the ground?

I will watch with interest before committing at this stage

[Middle_Of_March]

I’ve already had a few quid on If The Cap Fits each way at 33/1.

[Cheltenham Novice Chase]

Good call MOM. Good luck with the bet.

One whom I’m keeping a close eye on is Labaik. Assuming he’s over his injury and assuming he stays over hurdles I think he could give a great account of himself. No money placed yet but I remember Elliott saying after the Supreme he won that ‘nothing could go with him at home’ which I thought was worth taking note of.

Only bet so far is on Buveur D’Air in multiples.

[Pants]

I’m a fan of BVD, he’s superb over his hurdles, but was not particular impressed with his Festival run this year, beating Melon by just a neck, and while Melon is a decent animal he’s not quite top drawer.

Lets face it, BVD isn’t beating much in The UK during the season, his SP in his 3 races prior to The Festival were 1/6, 2/11 and 1/16 and I feel something will improve past him this year, hopefully Summerville Boy!

[ham]

Laurina.

[thewexfordman]

Saxon warrior wins this. No messing around with the triumph

[ham]

I agree wex, finally dropping him to 2m should help

[Lemons68]

Saxon Warrior is an interesting shout alright haha, but I will side with Pants here. I’m not betting just now, but Summerville Boy looks value at 14-1.

[KevMc]

Samcro decision decided and they’re taking this on by the moves of the markets.

Generally they don’t make as good a chaser after two seasons hurdling, hope it’s not a case of what could have been with this beast!

[MarkTT]

I’m less enthused about that Supreme form.

What I will say is that George wasn’t in form at the time ( 3 from 66 in February and March ) so it’s possible that the winner needs marking up.

Also, I think he’ll be better over half a mile further.

[MarkTT]

Samcro has been hurdling for one season

Edit – Ah, see what you mean now, Kev.

[jackh1092]

Not got that much of a view on Samcro in that he can go down the hurdle route or chasing, and i’ll still enjoy him the same…

Just hope he makes his seasonal debut at Down Royal

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[Nathan Hughes]

Ladbrokes have Samcro at 3/1 for this, shortest price.
Yet are 5/2 biggest price in the win any race market.

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[Venture to Cognac]

Can’t see me doing much in The Champion Hurdle this season, as those at the head of the market look strong.

I’d love to see Labaik return, but for now, Sharjah at 50’s, and We Have A Dream 33’s, look very appealing.

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