2012 Champion Hurdle - Grandouet a serious challenger to Hurricane Fly? Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 13 Dec 2011 Tweet Grandouet is 6/1 to win the Champion Hurdle while Hurricane Fly can be backed at 2/1. (credit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Champion Hurdle news Share it Pin It Grandouet looked a 'knocking' bet for the Champion Hurdle as he impressed like never before on Saturday.And all the smart money is now on the Nicky Henderson horse to give Hurricane Fly the race of his life if all goes according to plan between now and the Cheltenham Festival.Grandouet is 6/1 to win the Champion Hurdle while Hurricane Fly can be backed at 2/1 with bet365.Hardened race-watchers could see the brilliant four-year-old was going to win his race from the top of the hill as Barry Geraghty cleverly slipped him in behind the two front-runners to gain the cover he needed before producing a scintillating winning burst up the hill to win going away.Given Overturn's quality and the achievements of leading Paul Nicholls hope Brampoiur to win by a going away four lengths was a serious Champion Hurdle 'marker.'He has now won five of his 11 races and, but for a fall behind Celestial Halo when travelling on the bridle at Wincanton, that would definitely have been six.Discussing the brilliant Grandouet performance, Henderson commented: "Today was all about finding out if he could cope with the stiff hill."He's stronger than last year, but you always think four-year-olds are going to struggle. We had to come here to see if he's a Cheltenham horse rather than wait for the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton, which would have been the obvious thing to do with a speed horse."I'm not tempted by the Christmas Hurdle, I think I'll give him a bit off time off and he'll have one race before the Champion Hurdle somewhere."Make no mistake this is a serious challenger to the crown worn so handsomely by Willie Mullins' current champion - Hurricane Fly. Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 89 Reads All Cheltenham Festival News Recent Cheltenham Festival Articles Hurricane Fly defeat makes it all square after Day One of Cheltenham Festival 201213 Mar 2012Quevega and Sprinter Sacre claimed wins on the opening day of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival but the Sporting Bet celebrate 'staying afloat' thanks to Rock On Ruby Champion Hurdle win13 Mar 2012Rock On Ruby's Champion Hurdle win on the opening day of the 2012 Cheltenham Festival meant that th Rock On Ruby Champion Hurdle win sees Paddy Power donate £7500 to charity13 Mar 2012Dorset Air Ambulance were celebrating when Rock On Ruby won the 2012 Champion Hurdle as they benefi 2012 Champion Hurdle replay - Rock On Ruby beats Hurricane Fly13 Mar 2012Rock On Ruby gave bookmakers something to shout about when Paul Nicholls' superstar powered to an i Champion Hurdle 2013 betting - Cinders and Ashes 20/1 after Supreme Novices win13 Mar 2012Cinders and Ashes won the 2012 Supreme Novices Hurdle and Bet Victor are expecting Donald McCain's Champion Hurdle 2012 betting tips - The best free bets and offers13 Mar 2012Hurricane Fly takes on nine challengers as he bids to retain his Champion Hurdle crown on the openi More Stories Recent Articles Euro 2012 Group D Betting - Sweden24 May 2012Sweden enter Euro 2012 Group D as underdogs in the battle to secure a berth in the knockout stage. Euro 2012 Group D Betting - Ukraine24 May 2012Euro 2012 Group D Betting, Euro 2012 Group D Preview, Euro 2012 Group D Odds, Euro 2012 Betting, Eu Euro 2012 Group D Betting - France24 May 2012France are second favourites to advance from Group D to the knockout stages of Euro 2012. Euro 2012 Group D Betting - England24 May 2012England are the favourites to progress from Group D to the knockout stage of Euro 2012 in Poland an Next Liverpool FC Manager Odds – Martinez Cut For Anfield Post24 May 2012Roberto Martinez is the odds-on favourite to become Liverpool manager, according to Ladbrokes. Goal-line Technology 12/1 To Debut In 2012-13 Premier League24 May 2012Goal-line technology could be introduced to the Premier League next season, according to Ladbrokes. More Stories Tags 2012 Champion Hurdle Betting Update, 2012 Champion Hurdle Latest Betting, 2012 Champion Hurdle Odds, Grandouet 2012 Champion Hurdle, Hurricane Fly 2012 Champion Hurdle
