2012 Cheltenham Festival - Peddlers Cross left with plenty of options Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 10 Jan 2012 Tweet Peddlers Cross will head to the 2012 Cheltenham Festival, with the Arkle Chase, the Jewson Novice's Chase and the Champion Hurdle all under consideration. (credit: (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Cheltenham Festival newsCheltenham Festival champions 54/1 to defend all four crowns2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup - Irish challenge looking weakBlack And Bent ruled out of 2012 Cheltenham FestivalWilliam Hill price up every race at 2012 Cheltenham FestivalSizing Europe set to defend Champion Chase crownHurricane Fly 7/4 non-runner no bet for 2012 Champion Hurdle Share it Pin It Peddlers Cross will head to the 2012 Cheltenham Festival, with the Arkle Chase, the Jewson Novice's Chase and the Champion Hurdle all under consideration.Comfortable wins on his first two starts at Bangor over the larger obstacles resulted in Peddlers Cross rising to the head of the Arkle odds for the Cheltenham Festival.But his defeat over Christmas to Sprinter Sacre over the same distance has left his festival plans up in the air and this uncertainty may result in punters being able to take advantage of large ante-post Cheltenham odds.Arkle ChaseDespite his 16-length defeat at Kempton the fellow Arkle candidate Sprinter Sacre, the 2m novice chase still seems the most likely to feature Peddlers Cross.The distance was Peddlers Cross’ best over hurdles and trainer Donald McCain insists that the horse was below par in the williamhill.com novices’ chase and will improve at Cheltenham with the course being more favourably left handed.Peddlers Cross’ odds are 6/1 with Ladbrokes to win the Arkle and he will undoubtedly go off shorter if this is the race he tackles at Cheltenham.Jewson Novice’s ChaseIf it is assessed that Peddlers Cross does have the required speed to win the Arkle, then a step up to 2m4f may be more beneficial in the Jewson Novices’ Chase.The added distance will be no issue for Peddlers Cross and the slower racing speed will put less pressure on his jumping.Champion HurdlePeddlers Cross finished second in the Champion Hurdle last season and could return to the smaller obstacles with last year’s winner struggling with injury troubles.Second-season hurdlers do not have the greatest track record in the Champion Hurdle, but the likes of Grandouet, Zarkandar and Spirit Son look the leading rivals to Hurricane Fly this year, especially with Binocular still looking some way below his best.Therefore, the race could be Peddlers Cross’ to win and he is 10/1 in the Champion Hurdle odds.Although his appearance is largely unlikely, Ladbrokes are offering a refunded stake on all non runners in the Champion Hurdle, meaning it may pay to have a small saver on Peddlers Cross in case he does take part. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 169 Reads All Cheltenham Festival News Recent Cheltenham Festival Articles Cheltenham Festival 2014 dates22 Mar 2012The dates for the 2014 Cheltenham Festival have been announced and the full schedule is now availab Cheltenham Festival 2013 dates22 Mar 2012The dates for the 2013 Cheltenham Festival have been announced and the full schedule is now availab Nicky Henderson stable lad wins £1 million on Cheltenham Festival accumulator21 Mar 2012Bet365 were left paying out over £1 million after the stable hand for Finian’s Rainbow won a £50 ac Paul Nicholls - a tough Cheltenham Festival but family comes first19 Mar 2012Paul Nicholls is famous for his dedication to racing excellence but nothing comes before the health Nicky Henderson odds-on for National Hunt Trainers' Championship after Cheltenham success17 Mar 2012Nick Henderson had seven winners at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival and that has seen him move ahead o Dates for your Diary - Cheltenham 2013!17 Mar 2012The 2013 Cheltenham Festival dates have been revealed 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 Cheltenham Festival Latest Odds, Peddlers Cross Cheltenham Festival Entry, Peddlers Cross Cheltenham Festival Odders
