The racing world may soon be running out of superlatives for Dunguib (30-100 favourite) after Philip Fenton’s star won the Deloitte Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown without coming off the bridle.
Dunguib is 4/5 from Evens with Stan James for the Supreme Novices’ after his brilliant performance in the Grade 1 Novice at Leopardstown.
Supreme Novices Hurdle 2010 ~ Outright Ante Post, (place terms: 1/4 the first 3)
4-5 Dunguib
7 Menorah
14 Rite Of Passage
14 Bellvano
16 Oscar Whisky
16 Loosen My Load
16 Blackstairmountain
16 General Miller
20 Bar
Other reaction…
William Hill are now 4-5 from 10-11 about Dunguib’s chances in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle after the seven-year-old turned-in a bloodless victory in the Grade One Deloitte Novices’ Hurdle.
Not since Golden Cygnet’s victory in 1978 has a favourite started odds-on for the Grade One Cheltenham opener, when Edward O’Grady’s ill-fated hurdler annihilated the field with a 15-length victory.
Kate Miller, spokeswoman for William Hill, said: ‘’Dunguib is surely the number one Cheltenham banker for punters after another commanding performance today. His hurdling still lacks fluency at times, but his engine is unrivalled and whilst the comparisons with Golden Cygnet are flattering, they appear fully justified.’’
Spinal Research Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: 11-10 Dunguib, 8-1 Menorah, 14-1 Rite of Passage, 20-1 Bellvano, Blackstairmountain, Oscar Whisky, 25-1 General Miller, Ghizao, Loosen My Load, Peddlers Cross, Pepe Simo, 33-1 Dr Whizz, Manyriverstocross, Salden Licht, Vino Greigo, 40-1 Advisor, Arvika Ligeonniere, Dan Breen, Don’t turn Bach, Hollo Ladies, Notus de La Tour, Puyol, Washington Irvine, 50-1 Bar (EW 1/4 odds 1,2,3)
