Runaway Supreme Novices winner Structure Hill will possible be given entrants to Punchestown subsequent month, protecting open for a attainable mouth-watering conflict with Honeysuckle.
Proprietor Michael Buckley has but to talk with coach Nicky Henderson however revealed his “most likely” improbable prospect in each the Champion Novice Hurdle and Paddy Energy Champion Hurdle.
Though he dreamed of the prospect of dealing with the undefeated mare Henri de Bromide, who claimed consecutive victories within the Champion Hurdles at Cheltenham final week, Buckley is not solely satisfied of the plan.
Inform Sky Sports activities Racing: “I have never spoken to Nicky but, however I feel we’ll simply see how the horse was, possibly get him in Punchestown most likely for each races after which see how he’s.
“In my total life, I’ve by no means been shy about attempting issues.
“He isn’t going to run in Aintree, it is too early so we’ll see what the horse was like on the time.
“I am very lucky to have one thing very particular by its appears to be like, so we do not wish to abuse the horse.”
Michael Buckley salutes Nico de Boinville after Structure Hill’s victory within the junior excessive hurdle
Buckley’s suggestion that they might advance to open firm this season got here on the heels of a formidable show on Tuesday as Structure Hill left his nearest rival, fellow stablemate Junbon, trailing 22 distances and breaking the file.
Regardless of Structure Hill’s good file in two races earlier than the pageant, Buckley admitted he was nonetheless nervous earlier than the beginning and thought the joy and aid after the win might have contributed to his post-race feedback.
“You possibly can by no means ensure of these items as a result of you do not know the way it will prove,” Buckley stated.
“I stated to an aficionado who wished me luck as we hit the stands: ‘The purpose of that is BHTB—deliver the bacon residence! “
“In case you spend weeks in a row questioning in the event you can win by six or eight lengths, you find yourself arising with silly concepts like: ‘Perhaps if he wins impressively, we should always get off and run on the Champion Hurdle in Punchestown.
“I should not actually perceive these desires as a result of that is what they’re, simply suits of fantasy.”
