2012 Champion Hurdle - Hurricane Fly 2/1 to defend crown Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 14 Dec 2011 Tweet Grandouet is 6/1 to win the Champion Hurdle with bet365, with Hurricane Fly (above) 2/1 and Zarkandar 9/1. (credit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Champion Hurdle news Share it Pin It The Cheltenham Festival markets are heating up as the National Hunt season heads into an exciting Christmas midway point and the 2012 Champion Hurdle betting looks seriously exciting.And the question starting to exercise the minds of serious punters is whether Nicky Henderson's fast improving four-year-old Grandouet can overturn hot favourite and reigning champion Hurricane Fly.The champion has reportedly had injury worries and given he has already missed two festivals for the same reason, Grandouet's chances look much improved.It looks a two-horse race with the possible exception of Zarkandar and the smart money looks to be heading for the Henderson youngster of which jockey Barry Geraghty said: "He improved all last season and is doing the same this time around."Grandouet is 6/1 to win the Champion Hurdle with bet365, with Hurricane Fly 2/1 and Zarkandar 9/1.Another tasty looking Festival bet looks to be Ut de Sivola who has had just one run, beating Bat Masterson with his head in his chest by seven and a half lengths.Willie Mullins has him entered for the Triumph Hurdle and he looks worth an ante-post interest for the Festival ahead of his next planned run at Gowran Park on Thursday if he's among the final acceptors.Meanwhile, Henderson has moved into second place in the race to become champion trainer just £300,000 behind Paul Nicholls - with Nicholls 4/11 to take the title, while Henderson is 9/4.For Henderson to beat the West Countryman to the title his horses will need to start firing in the big Saturday events as they did last Saturday and of course Long Run is key to his championship hopes. Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 88 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 Odds, 2012 Cheltenham Festival Betting, Champion Hurdle Latest Betting, Hurricane Fly Champion Hurdle Odds
