Black And Bent ruled out of 2012 Cheltenham Festival Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 10 Jan 2012 Tweet MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 19: Jockey Steven Pateman riding Black And Bent clears a hurdle on his way to winning The Australian Hurdle during Betfair Park (Lakeside) Meeting at Sandown Racecourse on June 19, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images) (credit: (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Champion Hurdle news2012 Cheltenham Gold Cup - Irish challenge looking weak2012 Cheltenham Festival - Peddlers Cross left with plenty of optionsWilliam 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 Australian jump racing’s leading hurdler Black And Bent will not be taking his chance at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival in March.The seven-year-old had been quoted at 50/1 to win the Champion Hurdle and after winning ten hurdles races and earning over A$800,000, there had been talk he could be sent on a surprise mission to Prestbury Park.However, trainer Robert Smerdon has resisted the temptation to seven the seven-year-old over to Britain and he explained: "We thought about a lot of factors, but he won't be coming over to England."I think it's important to recognise just how strong jumps racing is over there compared to in Australia, so we've got to put the horse's interests first."It would have been really exciting to see how he got on - he's a top-level jumper - but it would be too big a risk travelling half-way round the world."We also thought about going to Japan in April , but there's a lot of good prize-money available in this country."He's only just back in training, anyway, so we'll probably look to start him off in May."If he has a trouble-free preparation next year, Cheltenham would again be a possibility." Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 157 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 Black And Bent 2012 Cheltenham Festival, Black And Bent Cheltenham
