2012 Champion Hurdle tips - Hurricane Fly 2/1 for Cheltenham Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 8 Jan 2012 Tweet Hurricane Fly remains the favourite for the 2012 Champion Hurdle and he remains many people's banker at this year's Cheltenham Festival. (credit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Champion Hurdle newsCaptain Chris to run in Cheltenham Gold Cup or Ryanair Chase?2012 Arkle Chase tips - Sprinter Sacre scaring Cheltenham rivals Share it Pin It Hurricane Fly remains the favourite for the 2012 Champion Hurdle and he remains many people's banker at this year's Cheltenham Festival.After winning the Champions Hurdle last season, many punters were expecting Hurricane Fly to go on to numerous successes at the Cheltenham Festival, but his fragile nature is again threatening his participation in March.However, with Ladbrokes offering a refunded stake for all non runners in the Champion Hurdle odds, taking the 2/1 at Ladbrokes (non runner no bet) may be a wise strategy.Course formHurricane Fly has spent the majority of his career mopping up the sprint hurdle events in Ireland and his only previous trip to England was when landing the Champion Hurdle last year at Cheltenham.His form in general is mightily impressive with just one defeat in three years and his chances of a repeat festival victory are sure to receive a boost if trainer Willie Mullins can get a preparation run into him before Cheltenham, which looks likely to happen in the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle on January 29th.Making a seasonal reappearance in a race of the calibre of a Champions Hurdle is not ideal, so even he misses his engagement at Leopardstown, he will benefit from some time on the gallops alongside fellow smart performers Quevega and Thousand Stars to get him into race shape.DistanceNot only is Hurricane Fly prolific over 2m, with the speed and quality of jumping to match his rivals, he also has the stamina to stay further.Hurricane Fly is a winner over 2m4f, which may be significant given the severity of the Cheltenham hill after the final hurdle and the fact that they could be sent off at a lightning pace.OtherAlthough Zarkandar is expected to be in the Cheltenham betting for the Champion Hurdle from the Paul Nicholls yard, Ruby Walsh is likely to be allowed to ride Hurricane Fly.Walsh has won all five starts on board the horse.Meanwhile, nine previous Grade One victories means the horse should settle on the big stage among all of the Cheltenham noise and he is equally adept on any surface, so he will not be hindered by firm or soft conditions. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 147 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 Tips, Hurricane Fly Champion Hurdle Tips, Hurricane Fly Cheltenham Festival Odds
