The Champion Hurdle takes place on Tuesday March 16, on the first day of the Cheltenham Festival 2021. Hopefully, we might even make a few quid. Punters can back superstars Honeysuckle or Epatante at a stunning 33/1 in the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday. As a consequence, she was cut from 3-1 to 7-4 in the betting market to retain her crown in 2021. Epatante has been treated for a back issue since her defeat in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton. Cheltenham will still decide the champions of this National Hunt season and we will enjoy some stirring battles up that fabled hill. CHAMPION HURDLE WINNERS AT THE LAST FIVE FESTIVALS. Honeysuckle and Epatante, the two superstar mares at the head of the betting for the Unibet Champion Hurdle, have both been declared for the feature race on day one of the Cheltenham Festival. The clash between star mares Honeysuckle and Epatante is on in the Unibet Champion Hurdle. NICKY Henderson has won three of the past four Unibet Champion Hurdles with Buveur D’Air and Epatante and is upbeat on their chances this year. Both are well-received in the main race on the first day in Cheltenham, with Honeysuckle currently priced at 9/4 and Epatante at 7/2. 1 Panther can back up either honeysuckle or epatante on 33/1 … ABACADABRAS Wednesday, 10th March 2021 Stewart banking on Buck's for Cheltenham cheer. Given her age, she also remains open to further improvement, which is bad news for her rivals. Epatante will bid to become the first mare to successfully defend the Champion Hurdle crown while Henry De Bromehad’s Honeysuckle is trying to preserve her unbeaten record. Here's a closer look at the 14 contenders and a big-race verdict. The 2020 winner is the second fav in Paddy’s antepost markets with only Honeysuckle ahead in the betting. With the entries submitted, 27 potential runners have been given the green light with last year’s winner, Epatante heading the list. Nicky Henderson’s charge was the overwhelming favourite to win the Christmas Hurdle, but failed to rise to the occasion and finished second behind Silver Streak at the prestigious event. However, the JP McManus-owned seven-year-old will return to the Cotswolds on a recovery mission on Tuesday after suffering a shock … Star mares Epatante and Honeysuckle are among a final field of 10 horses declared for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.. Nicky Henderson’s Epatante is the defending champion, having provided her trainer with a record eighth victory 12 months ago.. Epatante - Cheltenham, Champion Hurdle 7-2. Nicky Henderson’s mare, the reigning champion hurdler, suffered her first defeat since the 2019 Cheltenham Festival at the hands of Silver Streak. Nicky Henderson’s Epatante is the defending champion, having provided her trainer with a record eighth victory 12 months ago. Nicky Henderson’s star mare is 6/4 in the horse racing betting for the feature race on day one of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival. Unibet Champion Hurdle Tips 2021 – Day 1, 15:05. Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Preview After all the build-up, a pretty low key day on the betting front. It’s scheduled to start at 15.05. Star mares Epatante and Honeysuckle are among a final field of 10 horses declared for the Unibet Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Wednesday, 10th March 2021 Epatante and Honeysuckle on course for Champion Hurdle as 14 remain. NOVIBET are offering punters the chance to back either Honeysuckle or Epatante in the Champion Hurdle at a huge 33/1. Barry Geraghty is backing Epatante to retain her Champion Hurdle crown at this year’s Cheltenham Festival – if the ground plays into her hands. The Champion Hurdle is one of the biggest races at the annual Cheltenham Festival. Horse Talk with Simon Jackson: Top horse-racing tips and the latest news. Ten runners have been declared for the first championship race of the Cheltenham … Smaller fields than usual leading to less competitive Cheltenham Festival ante-post favourite Epatante has been treated for a back problem following her shock defeat at Kempton. Cheltenham Festival 2021 tips: Five key contenders for the Champion Hurdle on Tuesday Epatante will lead a four-strong team for Nicky Henderson … 14 Mar 2021, 20:16; ... with rising stars Epatante and Champ among his haul. A Grade 1 race, it is where the best two-mile hurdlers go in search of the prestigious win. The day 1 races get underway at 1.30pm with the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle. This is one of the biggest betting races of the week because everybody wants to get off to a winning start on their Cheltenham Festival betting. Epatante (nearside) jumps to the front in the 2020 Champion Hurdle. Defending champion Epatante and fellow mare Honeysuckle are among 14 left in the Unibet Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival next week. Cheltenham Festival 2021 Champion Hurdle favourite Epatante treated for a back issue Nicky Henderson believes he has found the reason why … The 2021 Champion Hurdle now has a more open look to it after the 2020 winner Epatante suffered a shock defeat over Kempton over Christmas, but she had valid excuses that day (found to be in season) and seems sure to be primed by her excellent trainer to make a bold bid to redeem her dented reputation with conditons to suit. Both are heavily favoured for the main race of the first day at Cheltenham with… It was a crucial weekend for many leading Cheltenham Festival 2021 contenders and for the most part they did not disappoint. The two are set to face-off in the feature race of the opening day of the Cheltenham … Wednesday, 10th March 2021 Mullins to make late decision on Festival assignment for The Shunter. Nicky Henderson’s Epatante will need to put a below-par effort at Kempton behind her if she is to join a relatively long list of multiple champion hurdlers. Next Destination impressed at Newbury on Saturday, winning on his first start over fences in the John Francombe Novices’ Chase. Epatante will arrive at the 2021 Cheltenham Festival with a point to prove to restore her reputation after a shock defeat on Boxing Day at Kempton Park. Nicky Henderson’s incredible mare gave Aidan Coleman the dream ride. 2021 Cheltenham Festival Day 1 Tips. Epatante’s three-length… Monday March 15 2021, 5.00pm, The Times Epatante is a brilliant mare and can repeat last year’s success in the Unibet Champion Hurdle (3.05) at Cheltenham today. Reigning champion trainer Nicky Henderson is the most successful handler of all time in the Unibet Champion Hurdle with eight victories - See You Then (1985, 1986, 1987), Punjabi (2009), Binocular (2010), Buveur d'Air (2017, 2018) and Epatante (2020). 2020 – Epatante (Horse), Barry Geraghty (Jockey), Nicky Henderson (Trainer) 2019 – Espoir D’Allen, Mark Walsh, Gavin Cromwell The market for the feature event on day one of the Festival is dominated by the two top-class mares, with Henry de Bromhead’s Honeysuckle just about edging favouritism off the back of a scintillating display in last month’s Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown. Could 2021 be the year Marquand wins the title he's been after for the past couple of seasons?

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