Relentless support for Apple’s Shakira to heap more misery on the bookmakers.
Nicky Henderson’s Apple’s Shakira has had the perfect start to her short career, winning three times in testing conditions at Cheltenham.
She’s being backed to win the Triumph Hurdle, and if she does, those on the trading floor will be running for cover.
The filly is favourite for the race, and with the current support we would expect her price to shorten even further as we get closer to the off.
A massive 64% of bets in the last 24-hours have been on Henderson’s charge winning the opener.
She’s currently best price 7/4 with Bet365 after being 2/1 with the majority of bookmakers yesterday.
The bookies had a pretty disappointing day three of the festival, with two gambles winning the opening couple of races, and then the impressive Laurina winning with ease.
Firms will be hoping today’s racing is a lot kinder to them, however, if Apple’s Shakira bolts up in the first be ducking for cover.
Oddschecker spokesperson George Elek: “It’s been a Festival for the punter to remember and certainly one for the bookies to forget.
“A lot is riding on four-year-old Apple’s Shakira, who is by far the most popular bet of today and could prove fruitful for bettors – but grim for bookmakers.”
