Spirit Son the value in bet365 2012 Champion Hurdle market Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Nick Wilby 13 Jan 2012 Tweet LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Spirit Son ridden by Barry Geraghty clears the last fence during their victory in The John Smith's Mersey Novices' Hurdle Race at Aintree Racecourse on April 9, 2011 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) (credit: (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Champion Hurdle newsbet365 launch 2012 Champion Hurdle market without Hurricane Fly Share it Pin It With Hurricane Fly yet to appear this season bet365 have launched a 2012 Champion Hurdle market without the favourite and the betting will be of great interest to ante post punters.Hurricane Fly (9/4, Sportingbet) was incredibly impressive in 2010/11 and Willie Mullins’ superstar proved himself to be by far and away the best hurdler either side of the Irish Sea. Five Grade one victories in as many races culminated with a sensational victory in the Rabobank Champion Hurdle and he looked a class apart at Cheltenham and Punchestown.In the 2011 Champion Hurdle Hurricane Fly answered all his critics and turned in a near-faultless round of jumping. The son of Montjeu came to the last flight swinging on the bridle before quickening and holding off Peddlers Cross under the masterful hands of Ruby Walsh.This season’s path to Cheltenham hasn’t been quite as simple and the French import has already missed two intended races in Ireland. A horse that can take some time to get fit, Hurricane Fly was available to back at a very generous 11/4 over the Christmas period. That price has now evaporated after Mullins gave a number of upbeat bulletins about the superstar but his followers will be desperate to see him line up in the Irish Champion Hurdle at the end of January.If all goes well there then the reigning champion will defend his crown at Cheltenham and thousands of Irish punters will descend on Prestbury Park confident that he can fly their flag and secure his status as their best hurdler since the mighty Istabraq.However, up against the Hurricane could be another ultra-talented hurdler and Spirit Son makes plenty of appeal at 11/2 in the ‘without Hurricane Fly’ Champion Hurdle market at bet365.Nicky Henderson’s six-year-old is also yet to be seen this season and the last time he was on the racecourse was when he obliterated a high class field in the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree. That came after two facile victories at Huntingdon and Exeter prepared him for a close second in the 2011 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at the Festival.Always highly regarded by his legendary trainer, Spirit Son was gathered in late by Paul Nicholls’ Al Ferof after hanging right to the stand’ rail in the Festival opener and the ex-French raider lost his unbeaten record in an absolute thriller.With Al Ferof ahead of him and with Arkle favourite Sprinter Sacre and the classy Cue Card chasing them home, it was a vintage renewal of the novice’s championship event and great things were expected of Spirit Son heading to Aintree.A flawless and powerful display of jumping on Merseyside saw him hammer Cue Card by thirteen lengths and Nicholls’ Rock on Ruby by an incredible 21 lengths and he was immediately sent to the forefront of the betting for the 2012 Champion Hurdle. An imposing sort, Spirit Son looks a chaser for the future but he undoubtedly has the pace to land a blow at the highest level hurdling first.He too could reappear in the Irish Champion Hurdle and with Hurricane Fly known for not being at his best first time, it could be the perfect time for Spirit Son to prove what he is capable of ahead of a thrilling showdown at Cheltenham.Nick Wilby’s advice – Back SPIRIT SON at 11/2 in the bet365 ‘without Hurricane Fly’ market Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 267 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 Sweden hot favourites for Eurovision Song Contest 201224 May 2012Sweden are hot favourites for Saturday's Eurovision Song Contest after tonight's second semi-final 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. 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