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It was in PN’s Stable Tour in RP in October Irish Stamp, in big bold lettering at the top. But obviously plans change and it’s highly doubtful that this will happen now.
I’ve also noticed that about Royal Mix, I was really impressed with him when he made his debut at Newbury so hoping he comes back sound. The dangers of ante-post!
No Rich, Nicholls said:
"I’d like to aim him at Chepstow’s Finale Hurdle over Christmas"
Rich,
That headline reads "I’d like to aim Sang Bleu at the Finale"
Which refers to the Finale Hurdle for 3-y-olds at Chepstow on Welsh National day. Not the Pertemps final.
AP
"jmorrisey" wrote: At this stage I would be very impressed with what i’ve seen from Pittoni. He reminds me a little of his stablemate Solhwit. His jumping still leaves a lot to be desired but he has plently of size and scope so expect him to get progressively better with experience. He has a very high cruising speed and already looks ultra tough. He should improve markedly on anything he has acheived to date when he gets a stronger pace and looks the type who’ll love cheltenham particularly the hill. His trainer has expressed doubts about his ability to act on quicker ground but his breeding suggeests that proper national hunt good ground shouldn’t be a problem. If he goes to the triumph he could well start close to favourite which would make quotes of 16/1 still freely available look very big.
I would have no worries whatsoever about the ground for Pittoni. Russell said after the last race that he’d improve for better going. It’s just typical Charles Byrnes playing down his horses chances!
Sorry my bad, mis-read it. Thought that the Pertemps Final was a bit of an odd race to enter him in!
I think the Irish will win the Triumph this year.
A strong a hand as we have ever had. I have a feeling Secant Star is the one
OKay at Fairyhouse we have
Alavain
vs
Big Game Hunter
vs
Gallilei
vs
Politeo
Alavain should win this with front runners in the race who set a good pace.
Naas
Morning Supreme
vs
Grey Soldier
vs
Pittoni
vs
Dr Whizz
Cracking race all round has to be said
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/sport/2010/0224/1224265091300.html
Pittoni is as low as 12 to 1 for the Triumph Hurdle, but he is not certain to start at Cheltenham. Byrnes is examining the option of forsaking the Triumph and pointing the Grade One winner at the French version of the Triumph, the Prix Alain du Breil, at Auteuil during the summer.
“The owner (Patrick Wilmott) has Jumbo Rio, who was runner-up in that race in France last year,” he said.
“We are going to run Pittoni in the Grade Two novice at Navan on Saturday and there won’t be any decision on Cheltenham until after that.
“He definitely wouldn’t go to Cheltenham if it was good ground. He needs cut. But we’ll know after Saturday.
God blasht it they better Pittoni take his chance in the Triumph after he hacks up tomorrow! 
Pittoni was given a stone today and has come home a very disappointing 3rd. Cant be having him at all for the Triumph.
I think its between Alavian and Carlito Brigante but Hendersons charge was very impressive today and you have Secant Star who could shake things up but I would go with the two previous that would be more likely to win.
"thehorsesmouth" wrote: :( God blasht it they better Pittoni take his chance in the Triumph after he hacks up tomorrow!
Pittoni was very dissapointing today, but seemingly he was found to be clinically abnormal after the race
Won’t give up on him yet, although his participation in the Triumph must be in doubt now
Have had a go on Westlin Winds at 20-1. Also like Orzare and Pistolet Noir but hard to tell if they are going for the fred winter.
The triumph hurdle is a very competive race as we all know. However from time to time value can be found. I believe that the value bet this year is Westlins Wind trained by C Egerton.
This was given to me by a Prestbury Park stall owner who is a good friend of mine.
regards
Pittoni could still make the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham following his defeat at Navan on Saturday.
The hitherto unbeaten Charles Byrnes-trained four-year-old was never really in serious contention and was reported to be "clinically abnormal" after the race.
Speaking at Leopardstown on Monday, Byrnes said: "He is a lot better this morning than he was last night.
"Last night the Triumph Hurdle was definitely ruled out, but it might be back on today. It’s 50-50."
Pittoni could still make the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham following his defeat at Navan on Saturday.
Even if he does would you want to back him? Has a problem, jumps stickily and probably not good enough anyway.
Mille Chief out of this race, comiserations to those on ante-post.
Looks to be wide open now. I was originally on Alaivan but there’s a host of alternatives who could go well. I still wouldn’t rule out Pittoni despite his last run, nor Pistolet Noir if he goes for it. Think Secant Star is a very interesting runner.
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