15:30 Cheltenham

Tuesday 12 March 2019

All13:3014:1014:5015:3016:1016:5017:30

Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)

  • 4YO plus  |   Class 1  |   2m 87y  |   Soft  |   10 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:30  |   Winning time: 3m 59.07s
Odds by:
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Live Odds
Odds
8
Apple's Jade
85/40, 9/4, 2/1, 15/8
7/4
9
Laurina
5/2
2
Buveur D'Air
11/4
3
Espoir D'allen
16/1
5
Melon
16/1
20/1
6
Sharjah
20/1
10
Verdana Blue
33/1
1
Brain Power
33/1
4
Global Citizen
50/1
7
Silver Streak
66/1
80/1
SP Book Percentage 116.09

Forecasts

Apple's Jade (7/4), Laurina (5/2), Buveur D'Air (11/4), Espoir D'allen (16/1), Melon (20/1), Sharjah (20/1), Verdana Blue (33/1), Brain Power (33/1), Global Citizen (50/1), Silver Streak (80/1)

Verdict

BUVEUR D’AIR bids to become only the sixth triple winner of the blue-riband of hurdling (Istabraq (1998-2000) the most recent) and he arguably faces his most difficult opponent yet giving 7lb to the blossoming Apple’s Jade. However, in some respects he faced a similar challenge in the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle in November (against the very well-regarded Samcro) and he passed that test with absolutely flying colours. So often the underestimated Champion, he can finally take his deserving place in Champion Hurdle folklore. In terms of looking for the future generation, the talented 5yo Espoir D’Allen fits the bill and therefore rates as a reasonably fair each-way option.
  1. Buveur D'Air
  2. Apple's Jade
  3. Espoir D'Allen

Previous Winners

2018
Buveur D'Air
Weight: 11-10  |Age: 7
4/6

Prize Money

1st: £253,215.002nd: £95,400.003rd: £47,745.004th: £23,850.005th: £11,970.006th: £5,985.007th: £2,970.008th: £1,530.00

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