Paul Nicholls: Highlights from the @BetfairRacing Christmas takeover

Paul Nicholls
Published on 15 Dec 2015 at 11:59

@BetfairRacing followers got the full SP from Paul on Monday

Check out the @BetfairRacing feed for the full Q&A...

On Monday night, Paul Nicholls took over the @BetfairRacing feed to answer your questions for an informative and revealing hour. Missed it? Have no fear, we have rounded up the highlights...

On Cheltenham...

Do you plan On stepping up Vibrato Valtat in distance and what's his target at Cheltenham?
@huntos67

Definitely will get further, but he's very versatile. Keeping options open. https://t.co/RBoeVpXugl
? Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) December 14, 2015

Would Saphir Du Rheu be your sole World Hurdle hope at this stage?
‏@JoshBradley10

No, I will enter Irving, Saphir Du Rheu & Aux Ptit Sions https://t.co/6lxMEMbS4v
? Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) December 14, 2015

On the King George...

Are you changing anything with Silviniaco Conti for the King George? Was it an off day v Cue Card in the Betfair Chase?
@christopherbai3

No, I think there's improvement to come, but Cue Card would have been very hard to beat that day. https://t.co/9CJOOTWyhz
? Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) December 14, 2015

On Sam Twiston Davies (after the jockey apologised for an error that cost Hawkhurst certain victory at Southwell)...

How proud of Sam were you today? Takes a lot to admit a mistake. Getting a lot of unfair flack IMO
‏@Shazzakman

He's a top class jockey and a top class man. We're all human, he will do fine. https://t.co/XUA5ePI1Dw
? Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) December 14, 2015

On Old Guard, after his impressive International Hurdle win at the weekend...

Do you think Old Guard could make into a top class chaser in time? Reminds me slightly of Dodging Bullets
@AdamWebb121

Spot on. https://t.co/WCCuIuquQG
? Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) December 14, 2015

On plans for this weekend...

Is salubrious a intended runner on Saturday, if so what do you think of his chance?
@AshleyField91

Yes, and hopefully has a great chance. https://t.co/BxjtcpCM1M
? Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) December 14, 2015

And finally, on envious glances...

If you could train any horse from any other stable, who would it be?
‏@willphillips_

More Of That! https://t.co/emQ4h3Vnx7
? Betfair Racing (@BetfairRacing) December 14, 2015

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Paul will be back to do another @BetfairRacing takeover ahead of Cheltenham 2016, so keep an eye on Betting.Betfair for updates

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