Punters are backing Skelton to continue his winning ways with Le Milos taking the majority of bets for the Partemps Network Final.
The Pertemps Network Final is a handicap hurdle race run over 3 miles and is the second race on day three. The race was first run in 1974 and features preceding qualifying races during the previous five months.
Previously a horse could qualify if finishing in the first six; however, this was changed at the start of the season to the first four. Despite being a handicap, the race has seen future Grade 1 stars including last year’s Stayers' Hurdle heroine sire Du Berlais as well as Delta Work and Brown Advisory winner Presenting Percy.
It is another race that Willie Mullins has never won with Jonjo O’Neil being the most successful trainer with four wins.
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Pertemps Network Final Betting
| Horse | Percentage of Bets |
|---|---|
| Le Milos | 14% |
| Gaoth Chuil | 9.2% |
| Cuthbert Dibble | 8.9% |
| Icare Allen | 8.7% |
| Cleatus Poolaw | 7.5% |
| Farouk DAlene | 7.1% |
| Gabbys Cross | 7.1% |
Gaoth Chuil is understandably popular with the bettors. The progressive mare has markedly raised her game this campaign, with three seconds and a first in four starts.
She won a qualifier for this race at Leopardstown in December, which was sandwiched in between two runner-up efforts in listed class. She has to deal with a seven-pound rise for that latest second, but she’s on an upward curve of form and has a fair chance.
However, the most popular horse is Skelton trained Le Milos. Skelton has already had a successful Festival with two winners on Wednesday and there is confidence with punters he can add another in this race.
He was well held in the last two races at Market Rasen and Ascot and has been far from his best so far but will relish more of a stamina test and a bigger field than his last run. He looks to have been set up for this race and is down to an attractive mark after racing over some unsuitable distances. He was placed four times in four runs, winning three over 3 miles and is certainly one to watch.
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