posted Nov 16, 2008

Although the opposition weren't 100%, you have to admire the guts of Hardy eustace.

A tribute to the NH game and optimises the game!

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posted Nov 16, 2008

Great performance from Hardy Eustace, let's hope this stops the nonsense talk about him being retired. He still has a lot to offer. However Sizing Europe was the horse to take out of the race for the future, he will obviously come on alot for the run.

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posted Nov 17, 2008

what price is there for Hardy to do a Sea Pigeon and win the Champion Hurdle at 12 years old??????????

Cant see it happening but bet the Bookies are not taking too many chances lol!!

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posted Nov 17, 2008

I think they are going the staying route with Hardy at the festival
Already the festival looks like it is going to be an absolute cracker!!!!

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posted Nov 17, 2008

If the going at the festival came up soft or even softer, Hardy would have a genuine chance in the CH IMO if he took his chance - 2 miles, testing ground and a stiff uphill finish are ideal - they did try the staying route last year and it looked like the limit of his stamina was 2.5 miles.
To see a horse with so many 'miles on the clock' keep his enthusiasm and determination yesterday was absolutely wonderful - little wonder Paddy Flood just pointed to the horse as he came in, his attitude reminded me of Dessie and Persian Punch and you cannot say much more than that!

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posted Nov 17, 2008

I'm a big Hardy fan but I wouldn't read too much into Saturday's performance.

The Christmas and New Year meetings in Ireland will show us how good he is and as pointed out above, expect improvement from horses like Jered and Sizing Europe.

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posted Nov 17, 2008

Fair points Dazzling, but d'ont forget it was Hardys first run of the season and he may also improve for the run as well,i agree completely that Sizing will come on for the run, but Jered already had the benefit of a run and still couldn't beat Hardy, c'ant say i fancy Jered much for the CH, his price seems ridiculously short when you consider he is taking on the likes of Binocular and Katchit to name but two, plus, up the Chelters hill he will have to stay on much more powerfully than he appeared to yesterday.

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posted Nov 18, 2008

Hardy should be kept at 2 miles - he simply doesnt stay 3. He has a better chance in the champion than the world provided he is not over raced and kept fresh. Sizing Europe could improve in his next run but I do not rate him as champion hurdle material. Get on Katchit for a repeat - the each way ante post punt of the festival at current prices.

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posted Nov 18, 2008

How about Osana he would only need to improve slightly to be the best horse in the race and he improved more and more over last year.

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posted Nov 18, 2008

Osana has obvious claims on it's runs at the course and distance last year, and potential for further improvement as it will be 7 in the 2009 hurdle, however i find it hard to trust the form of the pipe stable at the moment.

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