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JOHN CARR will go into the new jumps season without stable star Sublimity after learning that his 2007 Champion Hurdle winner is going to be switched to Robbie Hennessy, son of owner Bill, who is setting up as a trainer.
Sublimity, who was trained by Sir Michael Stoute before moving to Ireland in 2004, provided Carr with his biggest success as a trainer when winning last year’s Champion Hurdle by three lengths.
Despite not having won a race with him since – Sublimity finished fourth to Katchit in this year’s Champion – Carr was keen to stress on Thursday that there has been no acrimony in the decision, with Robbie Hennessy riding Sublimity in much of his work at Carr’s County Kildare yard.
A philosophical Carr said: "I have to be disappointed in losing such a good horse, but we have to soldier on, it’s just one of those things.
"There has been no fall out whatsoever, indeed I will probably be having a runner for the owners next week, although all of Bob’s horses will go to Robbie eventually."
Carr added: "Robbie has decided to start up, and Sublimity will go to him once he’s up and running. He’s out to grass with me still at the moment, but I expect him to move in the autumn."
Sublimity is a general 14-1 chance to regain his Champion Hurdle crown in March.
Mmm, interesting news. Not sure what to make of it. If they had fallen out , they’re hardly likely to say so, are they?
So why not send him to one of the bigger trainers in Ireland?
Believe there may be a family connection, Andy.
Colin
Yeah, realise that, and while wishing to support the family is important, just how good a trainer is he? Ends up with egg on face as it win the Champion Hurdle.
Wouldn’t surprise me if John Carr isd glad to see the back of him. He certainly won’t be crying himself to sleep.
Realistically, sending Sublimity back to Cheltenham next year will be a complete and utter waste of time and money.
The owner will of course want to send him and be dreaming of victory.
I simply can’t see Sublimity winning anything worth talking about and being in charge of such an animal must be as frustrating as hell.
Suppose he might pick up a trial if they get him fitter than the other CH contenders but that’s a big if.
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