William Hill County Handicap Hurdle - Each-Way Betting – Maximising the 6 Places

The County Hurdle is notoriously one of the most difficult puzzles of the week. Thankfully, the bookmakers have stepped up to offer maximum safety nets.

The Bookmaker Terms

• Betfair: Paying 6 places instead of 4 in the 14:00 Cheltenham. If less than 18 runners take part, we'll pay 5 places.
• Paddy Power: We're Paying 6 Places instead of 4 On This Race!
• Sky Bet: We are paying 6 places instead of 4 on all each way bets if there are 16 runners or more.

How to Play It In a race paying down to sixth, targeting big-priced runners is essential. Tellherthename (16/1) is the Timeform selection. However, the each-way thieves will be looking at Secret Squirrel at 28/1. It's hard to knock Secret Squirrel's form in top-end handicaps and he's feared following an encouraging return in the Kingwell. Additionally, Sixandahalf (16/1) is a strong-travelling sort who was narrowly denied at the Festival 12 months ago, making her an incredibly solid proposition for the frame.

 

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