Champion Hurdle 2014

That HF figure isn't from Cheltenham though.

I think you could be justified putting a small p beside MTOY. He's a big horse who will get better the more runs he has and a bigger field/stronger pace would suit as well.
 
MTOY has a high cruising speed and can go from 35-45mph in the shake of a rein, it's why he won't be beaten and will only be liable to the error of his jockeys timing - IF only Richard Hughes could ride National Hunt, it's a tailor made horse.
 
Reports in the RP today that connections of The New One will run a pacemaker.

JOCKEY Sam Twiston-Davies has confirmed connections of The New One will use a pacemaker in the Stan James Champion Hurdle to avoid a repeat of Thursday's Christmas Hurdle when the exciting five-year-old went down narrowly to My Tent Or Yours.

The New One led three out in the six-runner Kempton event but blundered at the last and was caught by the Nicky Henderson-trained star.

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The pair head the Champion Hurdle betting at a general 3-1, and Twiston-Davies, whose father Nigel trains The New One and was kicking himself for not saddling a pacemaker at Kempton, is convinced the form can be turned around in a truly run race at Cheltenham.
In an interview in Sunday's Racing Post, the rider said: "Although everyone says there will be lots of pace in the Champion Hurdle that is not a given. In fact nobody can actually name a horse you can guarantee will set a decent pace and, having gone through the main ones with a chance, I certainly can't see one.

"So it would make sense for us to throw one in to make sure there is a gallop on for The New One and so we will run a pacemaker."

Pacemakers are a regular sight in big Flat races but much rarer over jumps, and Twiston-Davies added: "We've got one in mind to do the job and it's all about having as many bases covered as possible."
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Makes sense. The similarity to Peddlers Cross is becoming more prevalent.

Hopefully the fly can't break this lads heart too.
 
10/1 now for OC is an overreaction. he probably needed that and was imperious in his one run at cheltenham as we know.

it's still going to be a fascinating renewal.
 
Superb professional performance from HF - AP won't want to watch the video difficult to see anything other than he was caught napping . Mark Walsh evidently has never worked for Godolphin or AOB or he would have come off the rail !

Our Conor looked one paced but it was his first run of the season - Danny Mullins is a 7lb penalty compared to Bryan Cooper. Jezki was value for about a length closer but he looks vulnerable to anything with a top class turn of foot at this level .

Once again HF looks the most likely winner of the CH. I fancy MTOY will cause him most trouble .
 
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