CHAMP takes the 2020 RSA Insurance Novices' Chase (Grade 1) - Racing TV

[@dakg8034]

This guy is probably the best announcer in racing today. You can close your eyes and just listen to him and you still would not miss out on the moves and positions of the runners. Excellent !

[@brucerobbins6528]

I agree. He is a treat to listen to. Here in America, my fave is Trevor Denman.

[@evannierenberg1007]

Champ showed how talented classy and strong he is. Powerful effort as I was following the whole trip. Much the best.

[@timcomley3241]

much the best bit strong

[@germccormack8900]

Very lucky the Irish horses went to early and allaho looking like he needs a drop in trip.

[@JPwhoknows]

I mean his jumping throughout was pretty poor

[@strykerme4848]

Finished like his namesake Sir Tony McCoy...never gave in

[@robtheoldmongoose7546]

CHAMP!! What a brave run found another gear and went like a train

[@robsmith8769]

Great attitude from the horse! Shout out to jockey though who did not give up on him. Superb timing, its unbelievable

[@emermcnamara2569]

What a ride from Barry Geraghty

[@Nik252]

Mind blowing

[@Essydyk]

What a finish from Champ. Seems as if something happens 5 or 6 strides after the last - looks like he changes stride and his head picks up and from there on in he absolutely powers home.

[@angryscotsmanreview1258]

Literally nobody has noticed that other than you. I watched it back, you have a keen eye my friend.

[@danielhughes2014]

@@angryscotsmanreview1258 Absolutely spot on, I thought 'ah just a good stayer' but he changes feet after the last and powers home after looking one paced. nice one

[@christopherhogg8364]

Horses are actually very intelligent. They know what a race is, they like to win and they know what the winning post is, he saw it and went for it.

[@dagzboss5804]

And people say horses don't like to race, pah! Champ showed that horses love to race and they know where that finish line is! Champ and easysland got me a nice £200, gold cup here I come

[@williammactavish7927]

Keep telling everyone who thinks it’s cruel but as you said the horses love it and they do 😊 I had a good day too lol but that finish is as good as cue card in the king George

[@leothelion5491]

Gold cup 3.30 Delta work

[@dagzboss5804]

Good luck on your selection! I've put a Bobby Moore on lost in translation

[@zululoz]

Brilliant ride and race!!

[@johnrobb751]

Where that horse found that from I'll never know, so proud of him! "Theyre clear of Champ" lmao! Good man Barry!

[@drousey12]

He's named after AP and that finish is one the man was surely proud of.

[@garethedwards3379]

If he learns to jump properly he’ll be a superstar. I was in the best mate stand that day and there was clearly loads of horse left under him even after the last. The fact I had a double on him and epatante just made it all the sweeter😁

[@uhegbu]

Prior to the 2020 Festival, this was the longest sponsorship, Sun Alliance Group (RSA). Coral now holds the mantle sponsoring a competitive hurdle race since 1993 and before that, the 'Golden Hurdle' (Pertemps Final). Back to the race and incredibly, Champ came from nowhere to pip future Gold Cup winner, Minella Indo and Allaho who would also score at the Festival. Trained by Nicky Henderson who guided Might Bite three years before it in another dramatic race, nearly threw it away.

[@seanhallam4649]

Happy Retirement Barry ! 😊

[@azakem9827]

what does everyone reckon to this treble for next year then Goshen Champion hurdle 6/1, Chacun Pour Soi Champion Chase 6/1 and Champ for the Gold Cup 14/1...734/1 treble worth a go?

[@markgardner229]

goshen is a good shout that was a bad mistake by moore in the triumph didnt need to ride the horse into the last like he deed but i think goshen will go unbeaten again next season id wait to see whats happening with the champion chase and champ could do it but think al boum photo could rewrite history there mate

[@markgardner229]

i wouldnt rule out altior next year just remember because he has been beaten doesnt make him a bad horse he was 20 wins in a row or somethjng before that still is unbeaten over 2 so if altior is back and fit that would be my three goshen altior al boum photo maybe santini will progress

[@timcomley3241]

@@markgardner229 so you are backing half the field

[@raymondgilbert7266]

Great win by Champ

[@leothelion5491]

Was about to rip the ticket until I heard CHAMP!!!!!

[@DuderinoDeux]

399-1in running apparently!

[@andrewnelis9791]

Great finish by champ

[@williammactavish7927]

Get up that hill son!!!! CHAMP IS NO CHUMP CHAPMAN😂

[@davemainzan2088]

Chapman is a terrible judge

[@imranalli1512]

Wtf this horse has an engine staying on so strongly up the hill very classy

[@OGA_999]

Just imagine another 2 furlongs in next years Gold Cup? Wowee

[@boysull]

How fucking good are all three of those horses? Champ's winning staying hurdles, Minella Indo went on and won one gold cup and nearly knicked another and is still a threat in a gold cup, and oh by the way, Allaho, destroyed the ryanair 2 years in a row. Watch it again; their runs reflect exactly what they are. Allaho travels like a god, Minella Indo can find off a strong pace, and Champ stays all day. Has to be the best RSA in a while.

[@rubieyoung7152]

champ is a great hoies

[@tomgallagher7870]

All rachel had to was wing the last and your talking about one of the impressive rsa winners off last few years.

[@JPwhoknows]

Ifs and buts

[@laurencematthews6907]

I’ve been saying it all season this horse is might bite 2.0 he fell when clear bolting up like a special horse and every pundit talking their crap about why he should be layed well I had might bite at 10s when he won and I’ve had champ at 5s difference is I think he will win the gold cup next year

[@timcomley3241]

tell us the result before the race

[@laurencematthews6907]

That’s impossible

[@leecorcoran6174]

What an absolute shocking run from copperhead , embarrassing 🙄🙄🙄🐎🐎🐎

[@lukekelly2345]

Lee Corcoran all of Tizzards horses are running awfully

[@davemainzan2088]

@@lukekelly2345 he'll have a winner I'll have 50 pence with ya

[@tomhurcombe2185]

He had a very hard race on bottomless ground only a few weeks prior, sporting John ran that day too and bombed out as well

[@timcomley3241]

all horses who ran on Ascot card b4 were awful

[@elitenammoorkaran6555]

do you know champ trainer ?

[@alanhanlon9961]

Nicky henderson

[@redrobin591]

champ was my banker bet only had 2 bets £400 win champ and a £100 ew Shantou flyer placed 10/1

[@timcomley3241]

king of the after timers

[@andrewnelis9791]

Its going to be some gold cup next year Topofthegame to come back

[@TheTruthstalker]

I wanted this for 3x £5 and an £8

[@thewackywizard2049]

Poor JP....what odds he gets Coronavirus this week? He was on the podium too much on the one year he could of done without it. Let’s see what fallout there is from our festival of fun...which jockey/trainer/stable, will be first to fall? I pray I’m wrong, but the Milan Fashion Show started on the 17th Feb....funny that....we got til Fri at best till we see the damage of Cheltenham, I fear.

[@godzillaepic]

Superior ride by Barry to win from 7-8 length away a thumb up for him. However a crappy ride on Defi so I retract the thumbs up.

[@barbaradyson6951]

Mr hiew. He did say defi made some bad jumps, unless you ride you won't know how much a blunder can cause a horse to back peddle

[@godzillaepic]

@@barbaradyson6951 I know but when I watch the race clearly is Barry fault.

[@barbaradyson6951]

@@godzillaepic how?

[@godzillaepic]

@@barbaradyson6951 only a five runner race why pulled him out side when clearly inside is an advantage

[@barbaradyson6951]

@@godzillaepic yes I understand but the going on the inside would be similar to a bog, where on the outside the going is easier. You obviously don't really look at conditions. Also a horses action plays a great part in it's placing.

[@k00096456]

wichita lineman esque

[@markperryman1797]

Wichita Lineman-esque....

[@Paul-vq8fk]

Minella Indo will never win the Gold Cup with Rachel B on board.

[@chewdafat4121]

god you look like a fool with this comment

[@Paul-vq8fk]

@@chewdafat4121 haha i was right. She didn't win it. So its you who's the fool. As im counting my winnings off Minella Indo. I knew the switch of jockey would help it😂

[@chewdafat4121]

@@Paul-vq8fk of course you are mate.😂😂😂

[@paulbaseggio2072]

poul sioux

[@veganc5028]

Disgusting animal abuse and exploitation. Ban horse racing 😢

[@paulbaseggio2072]

poul

[@slaneysider106]

Should never of went ahead this festival because of the Covid 19 hope it was worth it for the bent trainers, jockeys and bookmakers, once again it’s the layperson who will pay the price ,

[@samsonpug]

Absolutely right. A massive own goal for racing.

[@godsmessengerjesussavesnot1120]

Rigged race

[@markgardner229]

nothing rigged mate that was a fantastic piece of horsemanship barry is the best in the buisness at producing horses late and this is what this horse champ loves aswell both minella indo and allaho went all guns blazing for 3 miles and barry barely tpuched champ till 3 out and even when calliny for champs effort he didnt jump great but just timed it to perfection then cleared away👌 thays how to do it!, just looks dodgy cause they were so far clear they should of rode the way champ did lol

[@godsmessengerjesussavesnot1120]

@@markgardner229 I get ye

[@paulbaseggio2072]

poul

[@paulbaseggio2072]

poul