Found this blog preview of the Supreme Zen, think it's quite good. Some very strong trends including winner LTO and run within the last 45 days. http://www.olbg.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=991997
According to Alan King both Grumeti and Balder Succes will take their chance in the Triumph Hurdle. I remember him saying a while back that he wouldn't recommend anybody taking the 6/1 about a King trained winner but anybody who did would be holding a handsome voucher now.
I have seen Tetlami tipped up in quite a few places which would be another string to the argument that he might shorten over the next few weeks. That is a decent thread that and I might be forced to have a read when I get the time! I am a member of the OLBG forum but find the layout and fascia a bit 'tacky' shall we say (certainly in comparison to this forum)!
MINSK is out of Cheltenham this year. Found to have an infection apparantly. On Racing Post site now.
I got the impression from Choc's interview with RUK that Grumeti was the horse for this season, whereas Balder Succes was more one for the future. Alan King seems to have suggested the same, originally stating that Balder Succes wouldn't even go to Cheltenham this year. I'm not sure it is a question of who is better but who is ready. With that in mind I would have Grumeti at the top of the list.
Zen, Thats what i was thinking especially that Choc has chosen to ride Grumeti. Balders Success did look impressive at Ascot, but Grumeti took to cheltenham on trials day like a fish to water, so come the Triumph I think my money (that was on Dildar ) will now be on Grumeti or Tetlami havent decided yet! As Tetlami is anohter horse I really like and rate (so do a few of you lookiing at above comments)
Balder Success 25/1 for the Supreme Novice on Betfair at the moment. Notable market move for Sous Les Cieux also, who has hit 17/1, considerably shorter than the price he was earlier in the week.
I think you'll be struggling to back Tetlami in the Triumph Wooly. If you fancy him I recommend you back him for the Supreme on the Tuesday instead! Kingy says Balder Succes goes to the Triumph along with Grumeti. I noticed that with Sous Les Cieux too. There are clearly people out there keeping the faith. It will be interesting to see what Mullins has in mind for him.
Bit of baby brain and lack of sleep thinking he was runnin in the triumph but cheers both of you, yea i think i may have small lil double on the 2. Sous Les Cieux was tipped up an e/w shot yday on the mornung line yday (i think or atr)
Which horse was he talking about towards the end "One would think he'll be better as the ground gets drier in the spring. He looks the real deal."
With Fingal Bay out I'd say there'll be a few more like Simonsig and now try the Neptunes...Mullins seems sweet on Boston Bob so should be a cracker of a race. The reason for Sous Les Criex shortening is that Ted Walsh give him a big shout in the Supremes on Channel 4 racing yesterday.
Found this somewhere and thought people might be interested. Since 1972 the following horses have regained their crown in their respective race (Some horses might not have ran the next year) Champion Hurdle 1972 - Bula 1977 - Night Nurse 1979 - Monksfield 1981 - Sea Pigeon 1986 - See You Then 1987 - See You Then 1999 - Istabraq 2000 - Istabraq 2005 - Hardy Eustace Champion Chase 1977 - Skymas 1979 - Hilly Way 1984 - Badsworth Boy 1985 - Badsworth Boy 1988 - Pearlyman 1990 - Barnbrook Again 1995 - Viking Flagship 2009 - Master Minded World Hurdle 1988 - Galmoy 2003 - Baracouda 2008 - Inglis Drever 2010 - Big Buck's 2011 - Big Buck's Gold Cup 2003 - Best Mate 2004 - Best Mate
