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“HOPEFULLY THE JOURNEY IS STILL GOING”: Aidan Coleman discusses ‘fantastic’ Paisley Park ahead of jump racing’s return
Aidan Coleman pays tribute to Paisley Park ahead of the upcoming National Hunt campaign
Aidan Coleman pays tribute to Paisley Park ahead of the upcoming National Hunt campaign
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1 year agoon
Emma Lavelle’s charge is a three-time Grade 1 winner and secured his finest hour at Prestbury Park just over two seasons ago when putting a fine field to the sword in devastating fashion under Coleman, his fifth and final win of that campaign.
It wasn’t as straightforward the season after despite a second win in the Cleeve in the January, with the loss of two shoes a reasonable excuse for a below-par performance in a bid to defend his crown.
But he regained his Long Walk title at Ascot later in the year before a battling third at Gloucestershire’s showpiece event three months later.
Speaking on the Paddock Picks Podcast, Coleman believes that slower ground would’ve been more beneficial.
“I’m convinced Paisley would have won this year’s Stayers Hurdle on slower ground”, he said.
“I thought he did really well to finish where he did. If it was a bit slower, he would have won – he couldn’t really get into it.
“He was a bit unlucky in that regard, but you can’t really call a horse like Paisley unlucky. We need to be very thankful for what we’ve had and hopefully, the journey is still going.
“He’s been fantastic.”
This year’s Champion Chase winning jockey, however, believes that old foe Thyme Hill will be difficult to beat.
“Aintree was a write-off. You have to be very worried about Thyme Hill. I love that horse, it’s just a shame he’s in the same division as Paisley.
“He’s probably one of my favourite horses in training that I’ll never ride.
“He’s going to be very hard to beat – simple.”
Dominic Chapman is senior content writer at Low6 with a passion for horse racing. He provides a NAP and NB every day throughout the week on selected National Hunt and Flat cards in both Britain and Ireland. Additionally, he hosts the Paddock Picks Podcast with former Welsh Grand National-winning pilot, Charlie Poste - the pair interviewing and discussing current racing topics with a special guest every week.
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