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Big Buck’s Now 11/10 With VC for World Hurdle

February 16, 2011 By Racing Diary Leave a Comment

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Victor Chandler have pushed out Big Buck’s from Evens to 11/10 for the Ladbroke World Hurdle after the success of Fiveforthree at Punchestown earlier today.

In other news the firm have slashed both Don’t Push It (5 from 12) and Oscar Time (6 from 12) in their market who will go off favourite for the John Smith’s Grand National.

VC spokesperson Charlie McCann: “ Big Buck’s has been odds on for his last seven wins but we couldn’t lay him at Evens and have decided to try and get him in the book by offering 11/10. Fiveforthree has a Festival win to his name, has won a Grade 1 over 3m and in our opinion can now be added to Grand Crus, Mourad and Karabak as realistic contenders for Big Buck’s World Hurdle crown.

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Ladbroke World Hurdle: prices from Victor Chandler: ew ¼ odds 1,2,3:
Big Bucks 11/10 (from Evens)
Grand Crus 9/4
Mourad 10/1
Quevega 10/1
Karabak 16/1
Oscar Whisky 16/1
Punchestowns 16/1
Fiveforthree 20/1 (from 33s)
Zaynar 20/1
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Big Buck’s Offered at 5/6 On Saturday…

February 4, 2011 By Racing Diary Leave a Comment

Big Buck’s is viewed by many as the banker of the Cheltenham Festival, but we’re taking the view that his 10-race winning streak must surely come to an end some time, and if he’s going to be beaten at any racecourse then it has to be at Cheltenham where the steep climb to the finish can find any horse out.

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Current World Hurdle prices from StanJames.com (3 pm Feb 4th 2011):

5/6 Big Bucks; 5/2 Gand Crus; 9/1 Mourad; 16/1 Karabak, Zaynar, Queveda, Oscar Whisky; 20/1 bar

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Big Backed For Cheltenham Glory

January 27, 2011 By Racing Diary Leave a Comment

BIG BUCK’S has been backed into 4/7 (from 4/6) after heavyweight punters backed the Ladbrokes World Hurdle favourite. David Williams of Ladbrokes said:

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“We dangled the 4/6 carrot about Big Bucks for 24 hours and the punters snapped it up. With the non-runner concession, we’ve also been forced into shortening Spirit River.”

BIG ZEB is now closing in on Queen Mother Champion Chase favouritism: now 11/4 (from 3s).  David Williams of Ladbrokes said: “Big Zeb’s appearance in the Tied Cottage hangs in the balance but there seem to be few doubts about his credentials for defending his Cheltenham crown. He’s very popular.”

Latest Cheltenham Festival Prices….

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL 2011

Champion Hurdle
2m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
11/4 Binocular, 9/2 Hurricane Fly, 5 Menorah, 11/2 Peddlers Cross, 12 Oscar Whisky, 14 Dunguib, 14 Mille Chief, 16 Cue Card, 20 Overturn, 20 Silviniaco Conti, 25 Khyber Kim, 33 Soldatino, 33 Walkon, 40 bar, others on request, (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Queen Mother Champion Chase
2m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
5/2 Master Minded, 11/4 Big Zeb, 6 Woolcombe Folly, 8 Sizing Europe, 10 Captain Cee Bee, 12 Tatatiano, 16 Golden Silver, 20 Forpadydeplasterer, 25 Mad Max, 25 Petit Robin, 33 Crack Away Jack, 40 French Opera, 50 Gauvain, others on request (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Ladbrokes World Hurdle
3m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
4/6 Big Buck’s, 10 Mourad, 12 Punchestowns, 12 Quevega, 12 Grand Crus, 12 Oscar Whisky, 14 Zaynar, 14 Bensalem, 14 Mikael D’Haguenet, 16 Karabak, 16 Solwhit, 20 Khyber Kim, 20 Spirit River, 25 Any Given Day, 25 Ashkazar, 25 Walkon, 33 bar, others on request (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Cheltenham Gold Cup
3m 2f, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
7/2 Imperial Commander, 5 Long Run, 7 Denman, 8 Kauto Star, 8 Diamond Harry, 12 Pandorama, 12 Pride Of Dulcote, 14 Time For Rupert, 16 Punchestowns, 16 Midnight Chase, 25 Joncol, 25 Sizing Europe, 33 What A Friend, 33 Weird Al, 40 bar (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Arkle Chase
2m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
4 Finians Rainbow, 5 Ghizao, 12 Medermit, 12 Realt Dubh, 14 Noble Prince, 20 Rock Noir, 20 Surfing, 25 Dan Breen, 25 Thousand Stars, 25 Nadiya De La Vega, 25 Spirit River, 25 Noble Prince, 25 Stagecoach Pearl, 33 Torphichen, others on request (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

RSA Chase
3m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
9/4 Time For Rupert, 12 Jessie’s Dream, 12 Mikael D’Haguenet, 12 Quel Esprit, 12 Aiteen Thirtythree, 14 Wayward Prince, 14 Wymott,16 The Minack, 16 Magnanimity, 20 Wishfull Thinking, 20 Quito De La Roque, 20 Beshabar, 25 bar, others on request (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Ryanair Chase
2m 5f, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
9/2 Poquelin, 5 Somersby, 7 Tranquil Sea, 8 Riverside Theatre, 10 Tartak, 10 Golden Silver, 12 Albertas Run, 14 Forpadydeplasterer, 14 Kalahari King, 14 Nacarat, 14 Punchestowns, 16 bar (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Triumph Hurdle
2m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
8 Grandouet, 10 Marsh Warbler, 12 Sam Winner, 12 Unaccompanied, 12 Kazzene, 16 Brampour, 16 Local Hero, 16 Smad Place, 20 A Media Luz, 20 Empire Levant, 20 Third Intention, 25 Toner Doudairies, 25 Table Mountain, 25 Maoi Cinn Tire, 25 Sailors Warn, 25 Titan De Sarti, 33 Pantxoa, 33 Architrave, others on request (1/5 odds 1,2,3)

Supreme Novices Hurdle
2m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
2 Cue Card, 7 Zaidpour, 12 Hidden Universe, 12 Minella Class, 16 Toubab, 20 Sprinter Sacre, 20 Dare Me, 20 Kid Cassidy, 25 Hidden Cyclone,25 Megastar, 25 Shot From The Hip, 25 Dunraven Storm (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

David Nicholson Mares Only Hurdle
2m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
Evs Quevega, 6 Voler La Vedette, 10 Sparky May, 14 Our Girl Salley, 16 Laccordioniste, 16 Carole’s Legacy, 16 Banjaxed Girl, 20 Macville (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Jewson Novices Chase
2m 5f, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
10 Medermit, 12 Hells Bay, 14 Captain Chris, 14 Quel Esprit, 14 Noble Prince, 16 Loosen My Load, 20 Mamlook (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Albert Bartlett Novices Hurdle
2m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
6 Court In Motion, 8 Backspin, 12 So Young, 12 Champion Court, 16 Sparky May, 20 Join Together, 20 Rose Of The Moon, 20 Poungach, 25 Teaforthree, 25 Pride In Battle (1.4 odds 1,2,3)

Neptune Novices Hurdle
2m 6f, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
6 Backspin, 8 Rock On Ruby, 10 Zaidpour, 10 Minella Class, 12 So Young, 16 Dare Me, 16 First Lieutenant, 16 Bobs Worth, 20 Shot From The Hip, 25 Al Ferof, 25 Oscars Well (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

Champion Bumper
2m, Cheltenham Festival, March 2011
10 Knight Pass, 10 Bold Optimist, 14 Keys, 16 Persian Snow, 20 Cinders And Ashes, (1/4 odds 1,2,3)

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Big Bucks Tops World Hurdle Entries

January 21, 2011 By Racing Diary Leave a Comment

Big Buck’s heads a field of 46 in his bid to reap yet another World Hurdle at Cheltenham, William Hill going 4-7 about Paul Nicholls’ eight-year-old, with betting without the favourite also available.

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Big Bucks off to Cheltenham

If successful in a third Championship staying event, Andy Stewart’s long-distance dominator could equal the record of the fantastic Inglis Drever, and record a monumental eleventh victory on the spin.

In a bid to upset the division, Nicky Henderson relies on the progressive Oscar Whisky, 2009 runner-up Punchestowns and 2009’s Triumph Hurdle-winning Zaynar, whereas Alan King fields exciting pair Karabak and Bensalem.

The David Pipe-trained Grand Crus has been the subject of significant support since his Cheltenham and Haydock routs, with Irish hope Mikael D’Haguenet returning to the smaller obstacles after two winless starts over fences.

Lucy Rhodes, spokeswoman for William Hill, said, ‘Big Buck’s was the only one of four to have returned from Prestbury last season with his Championship banker status intact. He’s since been hot fav for the hat-trick – can anyone crack the Stewarts’ staying stranglehold this time?’

World Hurdle: 4-7 Big Buck’s, 8-1 Quevega, 10-1 Karabak, 12-1 Grand Crus, Oscar Whisky, Punchestowns, 14-1 Mourad, Solwhit, Zaynar, 16-1 Any Given Day, Mikael D’Haguenet, 20-1 Bensalem, Celestial Halo, Fiveforthree, Khyber Kim, 25-1 Ashkazar, Luska Lad, Organisateur, Shinrock Paddy, Thousand Stars, 33-1 Fair Along, Powerstation, Restless Harry, Souffleur, Spirit River, Walkon, 40-1 Cristal Bonus, 50-1 Berties Dream, Beshabar, Blackstairmountain, Catch Me, James De Vassy, Shalone 66-1 BAR (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

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World Hurdle w/o Big Buck’s: 4-1 Quevega, 9-2 Karabak, 11-2 Any Given Day, Grand Crus, 6-1 Mourad, Oscar Whisky, Punchestowns, 8-1 Solwhit, 9-1 Zaynar, 10-1 Bensalem, Khyber Kim, Mikael D’Haguenet, 11-1 Celestial Halo, 12-1 Fiveforthree, 14-1 Ashkazar, Luska Lad, Organisateur, Shinrock Paddy, Thousand Stars, 16-1 Fair Along, Souffleur, Spirit River, Walkon, 20-1 Cristal Bonus, Powerstation, Restless Harry, 25-1 Berties Dream, Beshabar, Blackstairmountain, Catch Me, James De Vassy, Shalone (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

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Quevega 8/1 for World Hurdle

April 22, 2010 By Racing Diary Leave a Comment

Quevega took the step up to three miles in her stride when turning in a hugely impressive performance in the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at #Punchestown.

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Quevega wins at Punchestown

Sent off the 5-2 favourite, you could have got 4/1 this morning, on the back of her second triumph in the David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, Willie Mullins’ six-year-old travelled ominously well throughout in the hands of Paul Townend. Stablemate Mourad also moved up menacingly on the turn for home, but Townend remained motionless until the final flight, after which his mount quickened clear to score by three lengths.

Alan King’s Bensalem finished strongly to fill the runner-up spot, with Mourad third.

Quevega has been given a quote of 8s for the 2011 World Hurdle with Stan James following her impressive success in the Ladbroke.com World Hurdle at Punchestown

World Hurdle 2011:
Big Bucks 10/11
Zaynar 7/1
Quevega 8/1
Peddlers Cross 8/1
Time For Rupert 10
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Thursday: 3:20 Cheltenham, Ladbrokes World Hurdle (Grade 1) Preview

March 17, 2010 By Racing Diary Leave a Comment

3:20 Cheltenham, Ladbrokes World Hurdle (Grade 1)

Can you really look past Big Bucks ? trained by you guessed it, Paul Nicholls and ridden by Ruby Walsh! In short NO.

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Big Bucks lands World Hurdle in 2009

I have to be honest and say that long analysis for this race are not required. Everything points to him winning. His official mark of 174 is a mile ahead of his nearest rival and I think he can only beat himself by falling. Big Bucks is short but will win easily, maybe hard on the steel.

I will call it a day there and get ready for the Gold Cup on Friday!

Live game odds ( Chelt, 15:20 3m Grd1 Hrd ) by InrunningOdds.com

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Big Bucks Heads 16 in World Hurdle Entries

March 12, 2010 By Racing Diary Leave a Comment

Defending champion Big Buck’s could face up to 15 rivals in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday following the confirmation stage.

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Big Bucks Won The World Hurdle in 2009

Paul Nicholls’ seven-year-old was a brilliant winner of the Grade One contest 12 months ago and has continued in a similar vein this season with two bloodless successes at Newbury. Karabak was second in the latter of those races, the Long Walk Hurdle, and looks set to reoppose at the Festival for Alan King, who also has former champion hurdler Katchit to call upon.

Last year’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle favourite Cousin Vinny looks set to return to the smaller obstacles after a brief stint over fences, while his trainer Willie Mullins has also left in Mourad. Mouse Morris’ 2006 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero War Of Attrition has been enjoying a fantastic season in Ireland and looks set to return to the scene of his finest hour. Other entries from the Emerald Isle are Ebadiyan, Oscar Dan Dan, Powerstation and Royal And Regal.

Howard Johnson’s recent Cleeve Hurdle winner Tidal Bay is one of the more viable contenders, while Cape Tribulation, Fair Along, Lie Forrit, Sentry Duty and Time For Rupert complete the entries.

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Get On 6/1 Cheltenham Festival Banker Bet

March 3, 2010 By Racing Diary 1 Comment

Over four days, four horses, one every day will be the banker for many people at the 2010 Cheltenham Festival. But if you have them in a four timer, you could walk away with a 6/1 return, assuming they all win of course.

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So what are the four Cheltenham Festival bankers?

Tuesday- Supreme Novice Hurdle- DUNGUIB

Unbeaten to date, last year’s Champion Bumper winner has looked superb over hurdles. He has been backed in to 4/6 and is the Irish banker of the meeting, in the first race. he should win if everything we have seen and heard is to be believed.

Live game odds ( Chelt 16th Mar, Supreme Nov Hrd ) by InrunningOdds.com

Wednesday, Champion Chase- MASTER MINDED

Its over to Paul Nicholls for the next three days. Master Minded is going for a historic third successive Champion Chase. he had a cracked rib but came right back to form last time out and if on form should win again with Ruby Walsh aboard.

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Thursday, World Hurdle- BIG BUCKS’

Big Bucks’ is many peoples idea of the best bet of the week. He has look unbeatable and should win this cosily if all goes to plan. This is the one to be most confident about.

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Friday, Gold Cup- KAUTO STAR

Kauto Star is looking for a third Gold Cup. Last time out in the King George he put up a performance, the likes of which I have never seen. On the forecast ground he is a good thing, providing Denman doesnot spoil the party. He will need to run better than last time out at Newbury.

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Big Buck’s Goes Straight To Cheltenham

January 3, 2010 By Racing Diary Leave a Comment

Andy Stewart is looking forward to seeing Big Buck’s attempt to retain his Ladbrokes World Hurdle crown. The highest-rated hurdler in training will go straight to Cheltenham after his win over Karabak and Diamond Harry in the rearranged Long Walk Hurdle at Newbury.

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Big Bucks World Hurdle Favourite

“We have decided to miss the Cleeve and go straight for the World Hurdle,” said Stewart. He is a strange horse. He doesn’t do a tap in front and he is never going to win by much further than the three or four lengths he won the other day. It was very testing ground and that that is the reason we are going to give him a little break. We gave him his flu injection yesterday so we’ll go back and see if we can retain the title.”

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