As discussed preciously, on the forum, when the perceived best pair of UK based hurdlers (Jonbon and Connie Hill) aren't even so much as even remotely considered for the Champion Hurdle (and one in which, arguably, they would only have one creitable challenger) then in my book the race, the Cheltenham Festival and the whole sport has got big problems. Whatever happened to the best taking on the best in the best race??? On a separate note (as detailed in Oddy's post) such a shame that Angels Breath has been scratched from the CGC. Great hope was given by his initial entry but so disappointing that has now ben taken away.
Complete lack of ambition. Same as Nicholls with Bravemansgame - running in a novices handicap with the same weight over the same c&d instead of the Denman Chase. I hope Clan des Obeaux gets beat.
