Cheltenham Market Movers

With just a week to go before the greatest racing show on earth, there have been some significant market movers.

The guarantee of returned stakes in the event of Dunguib justifying his reputation in the Supreme Novices has lead to some support for Nicky Henderson’s Oscar Whisky. The unbeaten five year-old is now 11/1 from 12/1 and clear fourth best in the betting. (more…)

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Grand Annual Handicap Chase

The Grand Annual Handicap Chase will draw down the curtain on the Cheltenham Festival this year, and whilst it almost brings a tear to the eye to think about the end before everything has even begun, now is the time to get the bets on as your money back is guaranteed in the event of a non runner.

Currently, the favourite heads the market at 8/1, but you can be sure that the sort of prices now available will literally be a thing of the past come race time. (more…)

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David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle

This race is fast becoming known as the Champion Hurdle for mares, although it is run over two and a half miles and requires horses to have a fine balance of speed and stamina.
Last year the race was won by Quevega, and it’s all about Willie Mullins six year-old once again this time around - and it’s not hard to see why.
Currently rock solid as the 5/4 favourite, Quevega absolutely bolted up to slam United and nineteen other rivals twelve months ago by fourteen lengths and more. (more…)

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Royal and Sun Alliance Chase

The RSA Chase tests future stars of the staying chase division to the absolute limit and after a season of trials and prep runs, this race at the Festival really sorts out the genuine class from the great pretenders.

Normally, the race carries quite a strong degree of predictability in comparison to the other championship races at the meeting, however this is not the case this time around with a number of horses in major contention to cross the line first. (more…)

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Riby Walsh - Festival Banker

The torrent of confidence and support behind Supreme Novice favourite Dunguib has, for many, made him the banker of the whole Cheltenham Festival meeting.

However the real banker of the four day racing feast could well lie in the shape of Ruby Walsh being top dog amongst his peers once again. (more…)

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