The Henry De Bromhead-hope could overtake Epatante as favourite
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Honeysuckle has been punted into favourite to win the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival, following an impressive performance at Leopardstown.
The six-year-old has replaced Epatante at the top of the market, being cut from 6/1 into as short as 3/1.
Since the race ended, 74% of bets have backed the Kenneth Alexander-owned hope for the Festival.
Elsewhere in the market, Pentland Hills is 7/1 to win the Championship race on March 10th, followed by Saldier (8/1) and non-runner in today’s race Klassikal Dream.
Last year’s red-hot favourite, Apples Jade (7/4), managed a paltry 6th in the Champion Hurdle, with punters’ fingers also being burnt on short priced Laurina (5/2).
Espoir D’Allen emerged victorious as a 16/1 longshot, followed by Melon at a large 20/1 and Silver Streak at a whopping 80/1.
Oddschecker spokesperson Callum Wilson: “Honeysuckle stormed to yet another success and continued her faultless record.
“Connections will surely now to go down the Champion Hurdle route, and if they do, she looks very strong in the market."
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