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Just found this on Sporting Life if you do go to Kempton on Boxing Day
MEADE SWEET ON TRIPLE CROWN BONUS
By Keith Hamer, Press Association Sport
Champion Hurdle 2010- A.Post: Go Native 10/1
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Noel Meade reports Go Native to be on course for the williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle as connections seek to keep alive dreams of a £1million WBX Hurdling Triple Crown bonus.Go Native sprang a 25-1 surprise in the WBX.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle last month to put himself in line for the extra cash.
Last year’s Fighting Fifth hero Punjabi came unstuck at Kempton on Boxing Day but then went on to claim the third leg, the Champion Hurdle, at Cheltenham in March.
"All has been OK since Newcastle with Go Native and although he has not worked too hard, he has done everything which has been asked of him and he has done it very well," the Navan trainer told http://www.wbxtriplecrown.com.
"Davy Condon will ride him again at Kempton and I expect him to be saddled by (the suspended stable jockey) Paul Carberry as he was ahead of the Fighting Fifth.
"When a horse wins at 25-1 there is always a danger that they don’t receive the credit they deserve for the victory.
"I think the price was down to his defeat by Colm Murphy’s mare, Voler La Vedette, but we should never have run at Down Royal where the ground was completely against us."
Go Native is 24-1 with WBX to complete hurdling’s triple crown.
The victory of Go Native might strengthen the claims of Medermit and Somersby in The Arkle.
The Sportsman had some superb writers… Mr. Rowlands,Smithy,Jeremy and not forgetting DJ Sunset
DJ Sunset?! THere is a blast from the past from another forum!!
Im sure I heard JP say that the horse wasnt good enough. Thats why he was beaten.
Before the race I think the Henderson yard and the odds on punters though a slow pace would suit. It didnt. Was it just the pace or was it something more than that?
As Ive said on the other thread I would be tempted to run him in the Bula.
That would be fantastic.
If not we might begin to see pacemakers like O Brien employs in Group 1 races on the flat!
A great horse.
One of those great enigmas that get us interested in the game and divides opinions. Personally, I loved him and would happily give him a home if Derek Sharkey or Noel Meade didnt want him!
Harchi – you will be missed. From the County Hurdle to the XMas Hurdle when you beat the Rooster. Youve given me enough memories in the game to last a lifetime and may you enjoy your retirement.
I think Cape Tribulation might create the pace and Al Eile would benefit from a strong pace so either of them could make it.
Mark Howards view on the race is http://www.wbxtriplecrown.com/mark_howard_racing.htm
I cant wait.
Will there be a better hurdle run in the country this season outside of Cheltenham>?
I think he is better over 2 1/2m than 2 which means that he should be fine in the Champion.
Id be worried about taking on Binocular at Newcastle on Satuday and possibly Kempton but come Cheltenham he could be a big threat to all.
Best site for news is http://www.wbxtriplecrown.com
Cant wait. About time there was a top race at Newcastle again for us Geordies and Mackems to get stuck into!
Mr Thriller against Starluck tomorrow ay Haydock.
1st tissue on the Sporting Life is Even money Starluck!
I think Binocular might be too good for him but whoever wins (should they both run their races) will be a short favourite for the Champion Hurdle.
According to Tony Stafford, who knows more than most he missed a piece of work last week.
If he missed a piece of work I would say there was more to it than just not being able to get on the gallops.
Going current good to soft, good in places at Newcastle.
Does anyone know when I can find out when the next blog is going up? I dont know if he will keep posting on http://www.wbxtriplecrown.com now that Punjabi isnt running.
I am actually upset Walkon is injured as I think he will prove to be the best of last seasons juveniles.
Although difficult to prove after Zaynar beat him twice I think he has the greater scope for improvement.
Next big trial is the Fighting Fifth.
IF and its a big IF the following lineup we will know a lot more.
Punjabi
Hurricane Fly
Starluck
Solwhit
