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  • November 26, 2022 at 15:25 #1624705
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    Connections have already said that this is Honeysuckle’s last season on the racecourse.

    If she goes unbeaten until Cheltenham and then they decide to dodge a clash with Constitution Hill, connections will deserve infinitely more vitriol than that doled out to Henderson last week.

    November 26, 2022 at 21:45 #1624765
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    Would it affect Honeysuckle’s value as a brood-mare (retiring with one loss vs unbeaten)? C Hill should really be entered for the Irish C Hurdle at Leopardstown and then connections would have no excuses. In retrospect, Nick should have entered CH for last year’s Punchestown C Hurdle.

    November 26, 2022 at 22:31 #1624772
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    Owners pay the bills.

    November 27, 2022 at 00:49 #1624780
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    And unlike geldings, a mare still has commercial value; how much would Facile Vega cost? If there is any risk, her owners might make the smart call, esp as she is 8 yrs old and probably past her peak

    November 27, 2022 at 07:21 #1624795
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    Having won the race with ease, I really hope he returns to defend his crown next year. I’ve never seen a crowd so deep around the parade ring and winners enclosure both before and after the race. The draw of Constitution Hill.

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