Mares Novices Hurdle Preview - Cheltenham Festival
Published on: 14/03/2019
Mares Novices Hurdle Preview - Cheltenham Festival
March 14, 2018 16:50pm - Cheltenham
Cheltenham Festival
Distance: 2m 179y
Grade: 2
Runners: 22
Winner: £50,643.00 2nd: £19,080.00 3rd: £9,549.00 4th: £4,770.00 5th: £2,394.00 6th: £1,197.00 7th: £594.00 8th: £306.00
Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
Epatante has the form and reputation to grab the attention from this 22-horse field. Impressive her two runs since switching owners, she seems to have plenty more in the tank and Nicky Henderson has high hopes for her. Landed a Grade 1 win during her time in France so there is plenty to suggest she has a bright future. She has a big chance and 5/2 doesnt look a bad price.
Further down the field, Lust For Glory looks good value with prices of 16/1 or better available. She has shared the spoils in two previous clashes with the well-fancied Posh Trish this term, landing an impressive novice win at Newbury after returning from a break in the process. She then won with plenty to spare at Newcastle last time out and that should leave her fresh for a go at this. While Epatante looks the best bet for a win, Lust For Glory should appeal to the each-way bettors.
Another one to consider in the each-way market is Sinoria. She won on her debut over two miles and four furlongs at Down Royal and went on to beat Grade 1-winner Chosen Mate in an impressive time at a Listed Novice event at Punchestown over two miles. Ahe should keep improving and could take her chance to step up here.
Mares Novices Hurdle Winners - past two years:
2016: Limini (5) - Ruby Walsh (Willie Mullins)
2017: Let`s Dance (5) - Ruby Walsh (Willie Mullins)
2018: Laurina (5) - P Townend (Willie Mulins)
Latest Betting odds:
Epatante 9/4
Posh Trish 6/1
Sinoria 10/1
My Sister Sarah 11/1
Elusive Bell 12/1
Queenofhearts 14/1
Lust For Glory 16/1
Sancta Simona 16/1
25/1 bar
You can back Epatante to win at 2/1, Lust For Glory (E/W) at 16/1 and Sinoria (E/W) at 10/1.
By Neil Morris
Published on: 14/03/2019
Any odds displayed within this preview were correct at the time of publishing (14/03/2019 11:25:11) but are subject to change.
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