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Festival picture a whole lot clearer - but Leopardstown runner-up is big at 50-1 for the Supreme
Several things were cleared up over Christmas. Chief among them was the likely destination of the Arkle, with Sir Gino a top price of 10-11 following a sparkling chase debut at Kempton in which he completely dismantled Ballyburn.
The Gold Cup looks like staying with Galopin Des Champs following his comprehensive Savills Chase victory, and the only surprise with him is that 6-4 is still available. Who can beat him in that form? Fact To File tried and failed, Gerri Colombe did likewise in last season's Gold Cup, and then it's Monty's Star at 20-1 – no chance.
You would have thought the Champion Hurdle was a done deal, too, after the Christmas Hurdle, but Brighterdaysahead's demolition job in the Neville Hotels Hurdle on Sunday might just have changed that.
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- This performance was very impressive - take the 16-1 for the Cheltenham Festival while you can
- Saturday was a hard day to look good - so well done to this smart novice who turned in an impressive performance
- Don't give up on this beaten Fairyhouse favourite - but this novice chaser was the one who really caught my eye
- The Champion Hurdle suddenly looks wide-open - and this 100-1 shot is worth an interest
- The Welsh National is the perfect place for this horse to deliver on his promise - he's the best festive bet
- This performance was very impressive - take the 16-1 for the Cheltenham Festival while you can
- Saturday was a hard day to look good - so well done to this smart novice who turned in an impressive performance
- Don't give up on this beaten Fairyhouse favourite - but this novice chaser was the one who really caught my eye
- The Champion Hurdle suddenly looks wide-open - and this 100-1 shot is worth an interest