On Boxing Day.....

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by brockguy

i suppose, one point to note is that SB an him finished a good bit ahead of Penzance in 3rd... I have to drown my sorrows this evening...

They pulled clear, but it was only Penzance.

Punjabi was very disappointing, I imagine he badly needed that, but it was still disappointing.

It's a shame, because next year's champion hurdle isn't exactly looking like a great field by any means.

[brockguy]

I still think Harchi will win it next year...

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by brockguy

I still think Harchi will win it next year...

I think the Cheltenham hill will always find him out. Today showed that it is pretty easy to get him beaten in my opinion. McCoy's tactics were spot on.

Personally I quite like Meade's other horse but for the life of me cannot remember his name (and I'm far too lazy to look it up) begins with A and cut down Sweet Kiln last time. Big price, but I think the champion hurdle would really suit him.

[brockguy]

Aitmatov? Hes a lovely horse. I think he is my 3rd meade horse behind JazzyM though..

[NoChanceToDance]

Originally Posted by brockguy

Aitmatov? Hes a lovely horse. I think he is my 3rd meade horse behind JazzyM though..

That's the fella.

I tink he's a grand horse (you see what I did there? )

I just think he is the finished article. He has plenty of speed but has the stamina to win over further. He goes on good ground, and he goes on heavy. I think a really strongly run race over a stiff two miles will be ideal for him, and the champion is the first race that comes to mind.

Both Harchi and Jazz Messenger have slight question marks against them, but I don't really see any with Aitmatov. I suppose his class might be questionable, but I think he's pretty close to top class and still looks to be on the upgrade.

[ARyan]

http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/j...empton%20Park/

There are my pics from Kempton Park. Sorry they aren't great, but I was so excited to be there and take in the whole expirence, that taking photos wasn't #1 on my list. Kauto Star is amazing!!! However, Straw Bear stole my heart as his win was the most exciting of the day, and made me enough money to upgrade my holiday a bit!

It was amazing and I can't wait to go back to see more racing over there. I will write more about my expirences over there, but work is kicking my behind after being away for a while.

Thanks to everyone for their tips! Hope you enjoy the pics.

[my miss storm cat]

Very nice!

Can't wait to hear more about it.