Road to the 2025 Champion Hurdle

[Tanlic]

Just wondering what are the chances of Ballyburn or indeed Slade Steel ( or both) coming back for Champion hurdle anyone ?
As things stand CH and Brighterdaysahead are well ahead of the posse, allowing for excuses for Lossiemouth and State Man running below par.
The novice chase scene are red hot in all divisions with no 2m4f at the Festival, so it may not be as far fetched as , say Davy coming back from retirement a few years ago.

Chances of Ballyburn or Slade Steel going CH must be slim at best. I can't see BDA going the Ch route either as the seem very keen on the mares for her. If she is showing her best form prior to the CH I expect Paul Towend will ride Lossiemouth

 

[Ardross]

This meeting at Cheltenham is a lot poorer for the Bula being switched.

And the Relkeel.