Paul Nicholls is eyeing the Champion Hurdle for Tutti Quanti after an impressive 15-length victory in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury. The horse, who finished sixth in last season's Supreme Novices' Hurdle, was running off a mark of 138 and set off at a good clip before pulling away from his rivals.
The trainer described Tutti Quanti as "one of those big, backward type of horses" who has been physically improving all the time. Nicholls praised Harry Cobden's ride, saying he rode him "fantastically well", and acknowledged that soft ground helps the horse's abilities. The trainer also credited the horse with having "some engine" and being able to keep going without getting tired.
With a 20-1 non-runner no bet price from Coral for the Champion Hurdle, Tutti Quanti could be in contention if the weather permits. However, Nicholls has said that he might reconsider entering the horse in the County Hurdle if the ground is right for him.
The trainer hinted at supplementing Tutti Quanti for the Champion Hurdle, but only if the ground was testing. "If the ground was good we wouldn't," Nicholls said. With an open race this year and soft ground potentially on the agenda, a run in the Champion Hurdle could be on the cards for Tutti Quanti.
It's worth noting that the horse may eventually become a smart two-mile chaser, according to Nicholls. However, let's worry about that next year, he said.
The trainer described Tutti Quanti as "one of those big, backward type of horses" who has been physically improving all the time. Nicholls praised Harry Cobden's ride, saying he rode him "fantastically well", and acknowledged that soft ground helps the horse's abilities. The trainer also credited the horse with having "some engine" and being able to keep going without getting tired.
With a 20-1 non-runner no bet price from Coral for the Champion Hurdle, Tutti Quanti could be in contention if the weather permits. However, Nicholls has said that he might reconsider entering the horse in the County Hurdle if the ground is right for him.
The trainer hinted at supplementing Tutti Quanti for the Champion Hurdle, but only if the ground was testing. "If the ground was good we wouldn't," Nicholls said. With an open race this year and soft ground potentially on the agenda, a run in the Champion Hurdle could be on the cards for Tutti Quanti.
It's worth noting that the horse may eventually become a smart two-mile chaser, according to Nicholls. However, let's worry about that next year, he said.
They were a bit of an underdog in the William Hill Hurdle and proved everyone wrong with that 15-length win 
. It'll be interesting to see if they can carry on this momentum into the Champion Hurdle, especially if the ground stays soft. Paul Nicholls seems like a smart trainer who knows his horse's strengths, and I'm sure Harry Cobden rode him perfectly well 
. The price of 20-1 might seem high, but hey, you never know what can happen in racing! Maybe we'll see Tutti Quanti making a surprise run for the Champion Hurdle title 
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especially with a 20-1 non-runner no bet price... but hey Nicholls thinks the horse has some engine so who knows, maybe he'll surprise us! 
The soft ground could definitely help him out though. I just hope they don't get too muddy for Harry Cobden to ride in the Champion Hurdle 
That's some serious growth, and I'm loving every minute of it. Nicholls is being super real about Tutti Quanti being one of those "big, backward" types who just gets better with time, and that engine of his is giving me life 
. And let's be real, Harry Cobden rode him like a total rockstar, if you ask me! 
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That would be a whole new level for this horse!
. I mean, 20-1 non-runner no bet price? That's like finding a needle in a haystack! 
. And who knows? Maybe they'll surprise us all and become a top-notch two-mile chaser next year? 
Can't wait to see how it all unfolds!
. Anyway, Tutti Quanti's form is pretty promising and if they get the ground right, they could be a contender for the Champion Hurdle 
. Maybe I'll put a small bet on them, but only if I can get it through the checkout process without losing my mind 
. Paul Nicholls saying he might reconsider entering him if the ground isn't right? That just sounds like an excuse to me 
. And 20-1 non-runner no bet price from Coral? Please, that's way too generous 
. I think the bookies are expecting some major upset and overreacting 
. Besides, if Tutti Quanti is so amazing, why is he even running in a prep race like the William Hill Hurdle? Shouldn't they be taking on bigger fish? 
the fact that harry cobden rode him fantastically well is a big plus too 
can't wait to see what he does in the champion hurdle if he decides to run 
and I can see why Paul Nicholls is eyeing the Champion Hurdle. The guy's got "some engine" 
️ If it comes to it, maybe we'll see Tutti Quanti give those top horses a run for their money 
. The possibility of him becoming a smart two-mile chaser next year is also super exciting 
. still, tutti quanti's had some big wins recently so fingers crossed for him! 
... oh wait, that's just me being silly 
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and if they enter him into the champion hurdle, watch out cuz i think they got a good shot 
. soft ground is def in their favor and with that 20-1 non-runner no bet price from coral, it's like they're begging to be entered into the race