the only reason he won at Cheltenham was due to an inspired ride from dickie J. The reason he's not on him now is blood being thicker than NTD.
ps: do bear in mind that BG has actually chosen to come over and ride Yanworth
Did you buy Nicky Henderson a bottle of brandy for Xmas and drink it yourself?:blink: Chosen to ride Yanworth in preference to what? a couple of novice hurdlers back home?
He is also riding the fav for JP in the Kauto Star.
Anyway mate he'll be jumping into JP's Westland AW139 and he'll take less time getting there as he would driving to Limerick or wherever.
I couldn't go as far as say the only reason he won at Cheltenham was the ride he got but the presentation at each hurdle was excellent.
It's very difficult to judge how far back MTOY has gone but I thought the New One was as impressive as I have ever seen him.
I have never been a big fan of The New One but I thought Yanworth looked almost ordinary on his return
Little Rockerfeller had been under pressure for the good part of a mile, responding well but Yanworth who should have passed him on the bridle getting 4lbs took forever to get on top.
What I will say in his defense is why on earth was he 4/5 when everything was in his favour and the opposition moderate?
Seems odd Alan King would send him out badly needing it for a 60k prize.
I just feel he doesn't have the gear needed to go past The New One who is a far superior animal to LR so even 100% fit if he can't win on the bridle I doubt if he will come out on top in a scrap.