Hardy Eustace

Fcuk About

What is everyones opinion of hardy at cheltenham, i just cant see anyone beatin him agian this year.

must admit am abit biased coz i have backed him last 2 years at 33/1 and the last year at 7/2.

fade2black

He's my favourite horse and you won't hear a bad word about him from me.

plonk

I had 10 on him 2 years ago at 33-1 brilliant . I dont think he will do to good this year though but ill still stick a fiver on him

fade2black

plonk wrote:

I had 10 on him 2 years ago at 33-1 brilliant . I dont think he will do to good this year though but ill still stick a fiver on him

Why don't you think he'll do too good this year?

plonk

Well i suppose i will have to see how he runs on sunday but i just dont think he will win it again. It could be brave incas year

fade2black

I don't expect him to win on Sunday but it will be interesting to see if the 3 are as tightly bunched as last year. Remember though, McCoy is not certain to be riding Brave Inca in March, although I have a feeling that, regardless of Lingo's participation, he probably will.

plonk

Well if McCoy is riding him i have a feeling that he will edge out O'Dwyer but I dont know its all depends what happens on the day. I would like to see him win.

Fcuk About

well last year in the AIG the ground didnt suit hardy, his trainer said it this week.

he said this years ground will suit him far more, so id expect him to be very close this year cn as its on better ground for him, but 7/4 is bit short i think anyway

fade2black

There's just something about Cheltenham and the springtime that brings out the best in old Hardy. Will be a great race on Sunday though and I'll be hoping he goes as close as last year anyway

fr wishy washy

fade2black wrote:

Remember though, McCoy is not certain to be riding Brave Inca in March, although I have a feeling that, regardless of Lingo's participation, he probably will.

I would think if lingo's price stays short AP will be claimed to ride it.If it slides JP willl prob let him off imo.

masterK

Lingo is by no means a certain runner, he has hardly ran in the last 2 years and is supposed to have suffered another minor setback. If he does turn up fit and well on the day I can't see any way that JP would let McCoy ride anything else in what is the biggest hurdle race of the season.

fr wishy washy

masterK wrote:

Lingo is by no means a certain runner, he has hardly ran in the last 2 years and is supposed to have suffered another minor setback. If he does turn up fit and well on the day I can't see any way that JP would let McCoy ride anything else in what is the biggest hurdle race of the season.

Currently about an 8/1 shot which is short enough for AP to be expected to ride.

Anybody think Barry Cash will get back on if AP is claimed?.

Ballyman

fr wishy washy wrote:

Currently about an 8/1 shot which is short enough for AP to be expected to ride.

Anybody think Barry Cash will get back on if AP is claimed?.

Please don't say things like that to me.
Hopefully Lingo won't make it to Cheltenham and we won't have to worry about this then!

fr wishy washy

Ballyman wrote:

Please don't say things like that to me.
Hopefully Lingo won't make it to Cheltenham and we won't have to worry about this then!

The Kingwell hurdle at Wincanton this Sat will probably decide (Lingo an intended runner).

fr wishy washy

Very negative stories emanating from Dessie Hughes yard,he's a doubtful runner in the Red Mills and said the Horse is not 100%.

mchurl

Hardy hasnt inspired a lot of confidence in me but Cheltenham always seems to bring out the best in him. It will be interesting to se if he runs tomorrow and if he does to see how he gets on.

Pighead

Hardy Eustace is out of tomorrows race, Dessies not happy with the horse. Straight to Cheltenham for Hardy now. Doesn't seem to have affected hisprice with for the Champion Hurdle though. Still generally 5-1.(Brave Inca only 15-8)