The ante-post market for the Champion Hurdle was blown apart over the festive period with the shock defeat of Epatante in the Grade One Christmas Hurdle at Kempton followed a few days later by disappointing performances from both Saint Roi and Abacadabras in the Grade One Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown. It was then turned on its head once again after Honeysuckle’s 10 length success in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown in early February. Prior to her Boxing Day defeat, Epatante had been trading as short as 6/4 for the Champion Hurdle. However, after finishing six and a half lengths … Continued
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