Nicky Henderson

William Hill King George winner Long Run, and Champion Hurdler Binocular were amongst those on show, and will spearhead a team who could smash through Fulke Walwyn’s all-time winnngmost Cheltenham record for their handler.

William Hill make it a 4-5 chance that Henderson is crowned the Festival’s greatest ever trainer with four or more victories throughout the four days, whilst he is a 15-8 chance to take the Thomas Pink Leading Trainer award, ahead of 11-8 favourite Paul Nicholls.

Kate Miller, spokeswoman for William Hill, said: ‘’The strength and depth of Nicky Henderson’s Cheltenham challenge is simply outstanding this year – indicated by his odds-on price to smash through Fulke Walwyn’s record of 40 Festival winners. The famous treble-winning Manchester United squad of the ’98-99 season boasted less stars!’’

NICKY HENDERSON SPECIALS
4-5 – To take the all-time Cheltenham record (four or more wins)
Number of Henderson-trained winners of the Festival Novice Hurdles (Supreme, Neptune, Triumph, Albert Bartlett): 11-8 one, 2-1 none, 5-2 two, 10-1 three, 50-1 four
To train the winner of the Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase: 5-1
Number of winners at the Cheltenham Festival: 11-10 three to five, 6-4 under three, 7-2 over five
Who will train the most Cheltenham Festival winners?: 5-6 Paul Nicholls, 13-8 Nicky Henderson
National Hunt Trainers’ Championship: 1-2 Paul Nicholls, 6-4 Nicky Henderson
Cheltenham Festival Thomas Pink Leading Trainer Award: 11-8 Paul Nicholls, 15-8 Nicky Henderson, 13-2 Willie Mullins, 14-1 Nigel Twiston-Davies, Philip Hobbs, 16-1 Alan King, David Pipe, 33-1 Donald McCain, 40-1 Ferdy Murphy, Jonjo O’Neill

CHELTENHAM 2011 MARKETS

Cheltenham Festival Top Jockey: 6-5 Ruby Walsh, 11-4 Barry Geraghty, 6-1 Tony McCoy, 10-1 Robert Thornton, 16-1 Richard Johnson, 25-1 Jason Maguire, Paul Townend, 33-1 Paddy Brennan, Paul Carberry, Timmy Murphy
(win only – Market will be settled on the number of winners, if there is a tie the greater number of second places will determine the winner, again if there is a tie the greatest number of third places will determine the winner)

TUESDAY

Stan James Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: 9-4 Cue Card, 6-1 Spirit Son, 8-1 Sprinter Sacre, 10-1 Recession Proof, Zaidpour, 14-1 Minella Class, Rock On Ruby, 16-1 Al Ferof, Backspin, Hidden Universe, So Young, Unaccompanied, 20-1 Day Of A Lifetime, Gagewell Flyer, Gibb River, Marsh Warbler, Sam Winner, Shot From The Hip, 25-1 First Lieutenant, Kid Cassidy, Toubab, 33-1 Act of Kalanisi, Dunraven Storm, Earlson Gray, Iolith, Magens Star, 40-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Irish Independent Arkle: 4-1 Finians Rainbow, 9-2 Ghizao, Medermit, 10-1 Captain Chris, Realt Dubh, 16-1 Starluck, 20-1 Mikael D’Haguenet, 25-1 Dan Breen, Pepe Simo, Rock Noir, 33-1 Bellvano, Blazing Tempo, Giorgio Quercus, Stagecoach Pearl, 40-1 Bar (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Stewart Family Spinal Research Handicap Chase: 6-1 Bensalem, 12-1 Blazing Bailey, Midnight Chase, 16-1 Backbenscher, Chief Dan George, Great Endeavour, Junior, Meanus Dandy, Presenting Forever, Sunnyhillboy, 20-1 Big Fella Thanks, Hey Big Spender, Niche Market, Ogee, Reve De Sivola, Take The Breeze, The Tother One, 25-1 King Troy, Knockara Beau (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Stan James Champion Hurdle: 3-1 Binocular, 5-1 Hurricane Fly, Menorah, 6-1 Peddlers Cross, 12-1 Oscar Whisky, 14-1 Bensalem, Dunguib, Mille Chief, 20-1 Cue Card, Khyber Kim, 40-1 Get Me Out Of Here, Soldatino, Starluck, 50-1 Clerk’s Choice, Overturn, Thousand Stars, Zaynar, Ronaldo Des Mottes, Tocca Ferro, Walkon, 66-1 Alavain, Blackstairmountain, Barizan, Salden Licht, Solix, 100-1 Notus De La Tour, Sublimity, 150-1 Bygones Of Brid (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Glenfarclas Cross-Country: 9-2 Garde Champetre, 6-1 L’Ami, 13-2 Sizing Australia, 10-1 King Johns Castle, Maljimar, 11-1 A New Story, 12-1 Arabella Boy, 16-1 Another Jewel, 25-1 Freneys Well (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Centenary Novices’ Handicap Chase: 12-1 Divers, Robinson Collonges, 14-1 Aigle D’Or, American Trilogy, Hell’s Bay, 16-1 On Borrowed Wings, Ravethebrave, Rebel Du Maquis, 20-1 Beshabar, Hollo Ladies, Pause And Clause (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle: 5-4 Quevega, 5-1 Tarla, 6-1 Sparky May, 10-1 Morning Supreme, Our Girl Salley, 12-1 Banjaxed Girl, Caroles Legacy, 16-1 L’Accordioniste, 20-1 Macville, Pearlysteps, Vino Griego, 33-1 Amber Brook, Santera (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

WEDNESDAY

National Hunt Chase: 6-1 Chicago Grey, 8-1 Alfa Beat, 10-1 Quito De La Roque, 11-1 Wayward Prince, 12-1 Some Target, 14-1 Beshabar, Magnanimity, Quel Esprit, Sona Sasta, 16-1 Aberdale, Chamirey, Gonebeyondrecall, Quantitativeeasing, 20-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle: 4-1 Oscars Well, 6-1 Bobs Worth, 15-2 So Young, 8-1 Rock On Ruby, 9-1 Minella Class, 14-1 Backspin, First Lieutenant, Zaidpour, 16-1 Court In Motion, 20-1 Al Ferof, Day Of A Lifetime, Earlson Gray, Our Girl Salley, 25-1 Ballyhaunis, Bishopsfurze, Gagewell Flyer, Macville, Pride In Battle, Shot From The Hip, Tornado Bob, 33-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

RSA Chase: 9-4 Time For Rupert, 8-1 Aiteenthirtythree, Jessies Dream, 10-1 Wymott, 12-1 Mikael D’Haguenet, Wayward Prince, 14-1 Master of the Hall, Quito De La Roque, 16-1 Bostons Angel, Wishfull Thinking, 20-1 Magnanimity, Quel Esprit, 25-1 Beshabar, 25-1 Tarablaze, The Giant Bolster, 33-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase: 9-4 Master Minded, 10-3 Big Zeb, 7-1 Somersby, 15-2 Woolcombe Folly, 10-1 Captain Cee Bee, 12-1 Golden Silver, Tataniano, 14-1 Sizing Europe, 20-1 French Opera, 33-1 Crack Away Jack, Gauvain, J’y Vole, Petit Robin, 40-1 Mad Max 50-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Coral Cup: 10-1 Aegean Dawn, 12-1 Call the Police, 14-1 For Non Stop, Get Me Out Of Here, Ghimaar, Walkon, 16-1 Escort’men, James De Vassy, Pistolet Noir, Royal Mix, 20-1 Benash, Bothy, Bygones Of Brid, Frascati Park, Organisateur, Shalone, Sir Harry Ormesher, The Betchworth Kid, 25-1 Any Given Day, Bella Haze, Trenchant,(E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Fred Winter: 6-1 A Media Luz, 12-1 Local Hero, Plan A, 14-1 Sailors Warn, 16-1 Domination, Pantxoa, 20-1 Daafer, Indian Daudaie, Kumbeshwar, Rock Of Deauville, Third Intention, 25-1 Franklino, Jubail, 33-1 Tiptronic (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Weatherbys Champion Bumper: 9-1 Knight Pass, 10-1 Ericht, 12- Samain, 14-1 Ebanour, Keys, Lord Gale, Persian Snow, 16-1 Cheltenian, Montbazon, Oscara Dara, Raise The Beat, 20-1 Bygones In Brid, Celtic Folklore, Dylan Moss, Star Neuville, Twentyfourcarat, 33-1 Accordingtojodie, 40-1 Mississippi River (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

THURSDAY

Jewson Novice Chase: 7-1 Noble Prince, 8-1 Captain Chris, 9-1 Hells Bay, 10-1 Wishfull Thinking, 12-1 Loosen My Load, Realt Dubh, 14-1 Jessies Dream, Mr Gardner, 20-1 Quel Esprit, Robinsons Collonges, Royal Charm, Surfing, Wymott, 25-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Pertemps: 12-1 Sivota, 14-1 Alfie Spinner, Barafundle, Kilcrea Kim, Ravage D’Or, 16-1 Buena Vista, Chartreux, Cross Kennon, Lush Life, Square Sphere, 20-1 Ashkazar, Barwell Bridge, Duke of Lucca, Gwanako, Mr Moonshine, Viking Blond, 25-1 Mabaasher, Salpierre, The Betchworth Kid, 33-1 Arcalis, Square Sphere (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Ryanair Chase: 4-1 Poquelin, 6-1 Riverside Theatre, 8-1 Tranquil Sea, 10-1 Albertas Run, Kalahari King, 12-1 Golden Silver, 14-1 J’y Vole, Kempes, 25-1 Captain Cee Bee, Gauvain, Joncol, Noland, Tartak, The Nightingale, Weird Al, 33-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Ladbrokes World Hurdle: 11-10 Big Buck’s, 9-4 Grands Crus, 10-1 Mourad, 16-1 Fiveforthree, Karabak, Oscar Whisky, Punchestowns, Quevega, Zaynar, 20-1 Celestial Halo, 25-1 Ashkazar, Mikael D’Haguenet, Solwhit, Thousand Stars, 33-1 Any Given Day, Cross Kennon, Khyber Kim, Powerstation, Restless Harry, Souffleur, 50-1 BAR (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

Ladbrokes World Hurdle w/o Big Buck’s: 10-11 Grands Crus, 4-1 Mourad, Karabak, Oscar Whisky, Quevega, Zaynar, 8-1 Celestial Halo, 10-1 Fiveforthree, Punchestowns, 12-1 Mikael D’Haguenet, Solwhit, 14-1 Ashkazar, Khyber Kim, 16-1 Any Given Day, Souffleur, Thousand Stars, 20-1 Cross Kennon, Fair Along, Organisateur, Powerstation, Restless Harry, 25-1 Berties Dream, Beshabar, Blackstairmountain, Shalone 33-1 BAR (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

Byrne Group Plate: 10-1 Bensalem, Great Endeavour, Sunnyhillboy,14-1 Fistral Beach, 16-1 Aigle D’Or, Call Me A Legend, Dancing Tornado, Mad Max, Robinson Collonges, 20-1 Hells Bay, King Troy, Little Josh, Mount Oscar, Pasco, 25-1 Fiendish Flame, Pearlysteps, Psycho, Shakalakaboomboom, Vino Griego (E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Kim Muir: 12-1 Junior, 14-1 Galant Nuit, Quinz, 16-1 Swing Bill, 20-1 Forzy Origny, Gullible Gordon, Mostly Bob, Picture This, Richards Sundance, Rustarix, Sound Stage, 25-1 Faasel, 33-1 Knowhere (E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)

FRIDAY

JCB Triumph Hurdle: 5-1 Grandouet, 7-1 Unaccompanied, 10-1 Sam Winner, 12-1 A Media Luz, Marsh Warbler, Smad Place, 14-1 Brampour, Moose Moran, 20-1 Houblon Des Obeaux, Kazzene, Third Intention, 25-1 Kumbeshwar, Local Hero, Sailors Warn, 33-1 Celtus, Comedy Act, Fearless Falcon, Higgy’s Ragazzo, Molotof, Plan A, Pullyourfingerout, Silver Shuffle, Table Mountain, Tillahow, Tonic Mellysse, Tony Star, Trop Fort, Twigline, Zarkander, 40-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle: 10-1 Recession Proof, 11-1 Aegean Dawn, 12-1 Call the Police, Final Approach, 14-1 Bothy, Dirar, Escort’men, Get Me Out Of Here, Salden Licht, 16-1 Alaivan, Any Given Day, Hunterview, Notus De La Tour, Ski Sunday, Soldatino, 20-1 Art Professor, Carlito Brigante, Eradicate, The Betchworth Kid, 25-2 Sir Harry Ormesher, 33-1 Dona, (E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle: 7-1 Court In Motion, 8-1 Back in Focus, Bobs Worth, 10-1 Join Together, Oscars Well, So Young, 12-1 Kilcrae Kim, 14-1 Champion Court, 16-1 First Lieutenant, For Non Stop, 20-1 Bishopsfurze, Habbie Simpson, Mossley, Sybarite, Teaforthree, 25-1 Allee Garde, Dynaste, Fully Funded, Gagewell Flyer, Highland Valley, Our Island, Raptor, Spirit Of Adjisa, Tornado Bob, 33-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Totesport Gold Cup: 7-2 Imperial Commander, 13-2 Long Run, 7-1 Denman, Kauto Star, 10-1 Diamond Harry, 16-1 Pandorama, 20-1 Kempes, Midnight Chase, Snowy Morning, 33-1 Neptune Collonges, Punchestowns, Tidal Bay, 40-1 Joncol, 50-1 Planet Of Sound, Synchronised, Weird Al, What a Friend, 66-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Foxhunters’ Chase: 7-2 Baby Run, 6-1 On The Fringe, 8-1 Just Amazing 9-1 Cork All Star, 12-1 Dante’s Storm, Kilty Storm, 14-1 Gone To Lunch, Hoo La Baloo, 16-1 Sericina, 20-1 Templer, William Somers, 25-1 Blu Teen (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Martin Pipe Conditionals Hurdle: 12-1 Dynaste, Prince DuSeuil, 14-1 For Non Stop, Jetnova, 16-1 Benash, Shalone, 20-1 Aather, Secret Dancer, 25-1 Battle Group, Chance du Roy, Dona (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual: 10-1 French Opera, Pepe Simo, Tanks For That, 14-1 Oh Crick, 16-1 Anquetta, Cornas, Dan Breen, Dave’s Dream, Rivaliste, 20-1 Consigliere, First Point, I’msingingtheblues, Mr Stickler, Radium, Stagecoach Pearl, 25-1 Gilbarry, Pigeon Island, 33-1 Osric (E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Cheltenham Festival News from Racing Diary

Alan King Cheltenham Festival Team

The Wiltshire-based handler also has high hopes for Bensalem, who is 6-1 market leader for the Festival Handicap Chase, commenting ‘we’re going to see the proper Bensalem at Cheltenham’ – William Hill are offering both Medermit and Bensalem at 13-2 to be placed in their respective events.

King was highly enthusiastic with regards to Champion Hurdle contender Mille Chief stating he ‘can’t wait’ for the big race as the five-year-old will be a ‘better horse on good ground’. Mille Chief is currently available at 14-1 for the showpiece two-mile event, and has been steadily supported in recent weeks following Antepost advice.

Choc Thornton will be the likely partner to many of the trainer’s Festival hopefuls, and is 10-1 to be Leading Jockey over the four days.

Lucy Rhodes, spokeswoman for William Hill, said ‘After a disappointing season last year, a revitalised Barbury Castle team will be heading to Prestbury in 2011 on the back of a solid build up this time around, and 13-2 about King’s two self-nominated best chances being placed could start the week off with a bang’.

SPECIALS

Alan King enhanced place double: 13-2 Medermit (Arkle Trophy) and Bensalem (Festival Handicap Chase) both to be placed

Number of Alan King-trained Festival winners: 1-2 under two, 11-4 exactly two, 5-1 three or more

Cheltenham Festival Top Jockey: 6-5 Ruby Walsh, 11-4 Barry Geraghty, 6-1 Tony McCoy, 10-1 Robert Thornton, 16-1 Richard Johnson, 25-1 Jason Maguire, Paul Townend, 33-1 Paddy Brennan, Paul Carberry, Timmy Murphy

(win only – Market will be settled on the number of winners, if there is a tie the greater number of second places will determine the winner, again if there is a tie the greatest number of third places will determine the winner)

Cheltenham Festival Thomas Pink Leading Trainer Award: 11-8 Paul Nicholls, 15-8 Nicky Henderson, 13-2 Willie Mullins, 14-1 Nigel Twiston-Davies, Philip Hobbs, 16-1 Alan King, David Pipe, 33-1 Donald McCain, 40-1 Ferdy Murphy, Jonjo O’Neill

(win only – market will be settled on the number of winners, if there is a tie the greater number of second places will determine the winner, again if there is a tie the greatest number of third places will determine the winner – excludes Derby Charity Race)

CHELTENHAM

Irish Independent Arkle: 4-1 Finians Rainbow, 9-2 Ghizao, Medermit, 10-1 Captain Chris, Realt Dubh, 20-1 Mikael D’Haguenet, Starluck, Quel Esprit, 25-1 Dan Breen, Pepe Simo, 28-1 Torpichen, Rock Noir, 33-1 Bellvano, Blazing Tempo, Giorgio Quercus, Killmurry, Nadiya de la Vega, Morning Supreme, Stagecoach Pearl, Surfing, 40-1 Bar (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Stan James Champion Hurdle: 3-1 Binocular, 5-1 Hurricane Fly, Menorah, 6-1 Peddlers Cross, 12-1 Oscar Whisky, 14-1 Dunguib, Mille Chief, 20-1 Cue Card, Khyber Kim, 40-1 Get Me Out Of Here, Soldatino, Starluck, 50-1 Clerk’s Choice, Overturn, Thousand Stars, Zaynar, Ronaldo Des Mottes, Tocca Ferro, Walkon, 66-1 Alavain, Blackstairmountain, Barizan, Salden Licht, Solix, 100-1 Notus De La Tour, Sublimity, 150-1 Bygones Of Brid (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Festival Handicap Chase: 6-1 Bensalem, 12-1 Blazing Bailey, Midnight Chase, 16-1 Chief Dan George, Great Endeavour, Junior, Meanus Dandy, Presenting Forever, Sunnyhillboy, 20-1 Big Fella Thanks, Hey Big Spender, Niche Market, Ogee, Reve De Sivola, Take The Breeze, The Tother One, 25-1 King Troy, Knockara Beau (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

JCB Triumph Hurdle: 5-1 Grandouet, 7-1 Unaccompanied, 10-1 Sam Winner, 12-1 A Media Luz, Marsh Warbler, Smad Place, 14-1 Brampour, 20-1 Houblon Des Obeaux, Kazzene, Rigidity, Third Intention, 25-1 Architrave, Local Hero, Moose Moran, Sailors Warn, 33-1 Celtus, Comedy Act, Dolatulo, Fearless Falcon, Higgy’s Ragazzo, Joseph Lister, Maxim Gorky, Molotof, Plan A, Pullyourfingerout, Silver Shuffle, Table Mountain, Tillahow, Tonic Mellysse, Tony Star, Trop Fort, Twigline, Zarkander, 40-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle: 10-1 Recession Proof, 11-1 Aegean Dawn, 12-1 Call the Police, Final Approach, 14-1 Bothy, Dirar, Escort’men, Salden Licht, 16-1 Alaivan, Any Given Day, Hunterview, Notus De La Tour, Ski Sunday, Soldatino, 20-1 Art Professor, Carlito Brigante, Eradicate (E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)

Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle: 7-1 Court In Motion, 8-1 Back in Focus, Bobs Worth, 10-1 Backspin, Join Together, Oscars Well, So Young, Zaidpour, 14-1 Champion Court, 16-1 First Lieutenant, For Non Stop, Kilcrae Kim, 20-1 Bishopsfurze, Blue Monster, Carlicue, Habbie Simpson, Mossley, Sybarite, Teaforthree, 25-1 Allee Garde, Battle Group, Dynaste, Fists Of Fury, Fully Funded, Gagewell Flyer, Highland Valley, Lackamon, Our Island, Raptor, Si C’Etait Vrai, Skorcher, Tornado Bob, 33-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)

Johnny Henderson Grand Annual: 10-1 French Opera, Pepe Simo, Tanks For That, 14-1 Oh Crick, 16-1 Anquetta, Cornas, Dan Breen, Dave’s Dream, Rivaliste, 20-1 Consigliere, First Point, I’msingingtheblues, Radium, Stagecoach Pearl, 25-1 Gilbarry, Pigeon Island, 33-1 Osric (E/W 1/4 1,2,3,4)

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2010 leading trainer Nicky Henderson boasts an enviable fleet this season, with numerous runners occupying fancied positions in current Antepost markets, and the Lambourn handler holds second-favouritism at 15-8.

Ireland’s Champion Trainer Willie Mullins fields an equally strong battalion with the likes of Hurricane Fly, Zaidpour and So Young amongst others, and takes third spot in the book at 13-2.

Priced at 14-1, Philip Hobbs and Nigel Twiston-Davies will be heading to Prestbury with Menorah and Imperial Commander spearheading their respective teams in an attempt to follow up on last year’s Championship race successes.

Lucy Rhodes, spokeswoman for William Hill, said ‘The odds suggest the Festival trainers’ title will be an all-out battle between Nicholls and Henderson. However, the very-much in-form Willie Mullins appears to be manoeuvring into a favourable position, and has an arguable slam-dunk already in the form of Quevega. At 13-2, he could just be the valuable alternative away from the duelling duo.’

Cheltenham Festival Thomas Pink Leading Trainer Award: 11-8 Paul Nicholls, 15-8 Nicky Henderson, 13-2 Willie Mullins, 14-1 Nigel Twiston-Davies, Philip Hobbs, 16-1 Alan King, David Pipe, 33-1 Donald McCain, 40-1 Ferdy Murphy, Jonjo O’Neill

(win only – market will be settled on the number of winners, if there is a tie the greater number of second places will determine the winner, again if there is a tie the greatest number of third places will determine the winner – excludes Derby Charity Race)

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Nicky Henderson is numerically the most successful current trainer at the Festival, and he is preparing for Prestbury 2011 with arguably his strongest team ever, although priced at 13-8, he is still the lesser fancied of the pair.

Lucy Rhodes, spokeswoman for William Hill, said, ‘Having had such a good start to the season, can the Seven Barrows team maintain the momentum in March? Nicholls isn’t Champion Trainer for nothing, and he’ll ensure his string is primed accordingly for Cheltenham, so at 5-6, we have him fancied to train more Festival winners than the Lambourn challenger ’.

Who will train the most Cheltenham Festival winners?: 5-6 Paul Nicholls, 13-8 Nicky Henderson, 9-2 Tie (win only, excludes St Patrick’s Day Derby Charity Race)

UPDATED National Hunt Trainers’ Championship: 1-2 Paul Nicholls (from 2-5), 6-4 Nicky Henderson (from 9-4)

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1.30 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle
2.05 Arkle Challenge Trophy
2.40 Festival Handicap Steeple Chase
3.20 Champion Hurdle

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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.

Best odds……..

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
25s Bar

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Industry Best Prices……..

Ryanair Chase- Latest Paddy Power prices….
4 Poquelin, 6 Tranquil Sea, 8 Kalahari King, 10 Albertas Run, Golden Silver, Riverside Theatre, 12 J’y Vole, 16 Captain Cee Bee, The Nightingale, 20 Kempes, Rare Bob, Tartak, 25 bar

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For today only StanJames.com are offering four places on their Triumph Hurdle market. That means if you place an each-way bet on the Triumph Hurdle today with StanJames.com you will be paid out if your horse finishes in the first four in the race, rather than the usual first three.

The Triumph Hurdle looks looks wide open this year, with our favourite Grandouet heading the market at 5/1, so we feel there is plenty of scope for punters to find an attractive each-way bet at a fancy price. That’s why we’re offering for today only the chance to be paid out on four places in the race.

Get the best price on the Triumph Hurdle….

JCB Triumph Hurdle – Outright Ante Post prices from StanJames.com, (place terms: 1/4 the first 4)

5 Grandouet
6 Unaccompanied
12 A Media Luz
12 Sam Winner
12 Smad Place
14 Marsh Warbler
16 Brampour
16 Local Hero
20 Sailors Warn
25 Kumbeshwar
25 Third Intention
25 Toner D’Oudairi’
25 Tonic Mellysse
25 Houblon Des Obe’
28 Kazzene

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Quevega wins back to back mare's Hurdles

The online firm are offering the biggest price around on the Willie Mullins-trained Quevega, a hurdler who won the corresponding race last year. Quevega has received a boost in her bid for back-to-back successes with the news that market rival Voler La Vedette will not be running in the Mares Hurdle year.

On the downside, Quevega has been off the track since April 2010 so her fitness for the race will have to be taken on trust, though to be fair to Mullins, Quevega won the Mares Hurdle last year in similar circumstances.”

Best Industry Prices….

David Nicholson Mares Hurdle – prices from StanJames.com

5/4 Quevega (best industry price)
6/1 Sparky May
7/1 Tarla
10/1 Our Girl Salley
14/1 Morning Supreme
14/1 Morning Supreme
16/1 Carole’s Legacy
16/1 Macville
20/1 bar

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