Franchoek scalped at Cheltenham! Visit Boylesports Save For Later Posted by James Smith 15 Dec 2007 Tweet Related Articles See all Triumph Hurdle news Share it Pin It JP McManus may be rueing his swift buy of Franchoek this afternoon, after his newly acquired hurdler was well and truly scalped by Harper Valley in the opener at Cheltenham. Starting as the well-supported 1/3 favourite, Alan King's hurdler appeared to have the race in his control, when kicking for home at the bottom of the Prestbury Hill. However, on-board pilot Robert Thornton perhaps hadn't bankered on the 10/1 chance Harper Valley cruising in behind, and Gordon Elliott's charge - who was in receipt of 7lbs from the favourite- duly went on to win. Bookmakers Blue Square immediately quoted him as a 14/1 chance for the Triumph Hurdle in March, easing out Franchoek to 10/1 from 7/1. Kate Miller, PR for Blue Square, said: ''There was certainly an air of stunned surprise at Cheltenham when this result went in. Harper Valley had only manged two third spot's in his previous starts, and didn't seem a match for the favourite, who had won so impressively here last month. However, the addition of blinkers today certainly appears to have aided him, and he looks a strong contender for the Triumph now.'' Triumph Hurdle Betting 10/1 Franchoek (from 7/1)10/1 Ashkazar14/1 Harper Valley (1st show)16/1 Mamlook16/1 Celestial Halo20/1 Tremlett25/1 Art Professor25/1 Zaralabad25/1 Tatenen25/1 Metaphoric25/1 Sagredo25/1 Consulate25/1 Silverhand25/1 Tinagoodnight25/1 Prince Erik25/1 The Grey Berry Click here to go to Bluesquare Read our Boylesports review Get £40 free at Boylesports - use code MAXIMUMBONUS Like Like Post to wall 270 Reads All Cheltenham Festival News Recent Cheltenham Festival Articles 2012 JCB Triumph Hurdle race replay16 Mar 2012Countrywide Flame won the 2012 JCB Triumph Hurdle on Gold Cup Day at the Cheltenham Festival, landi JCB Triumph Hurdle money back at Ladbrokes16 Mar 2012The JCB Triumph Hurdle is the opening race of Cheltenham Festival Day Four, with Ladbrokes refundin JCB Triumph Hurdle Cheltenham Festival 2012 tips16 Mar 2012A fascinating renewal of the Triumph Hurdle gets us underway on Friday and we have three co-favouri JCB Triumph Hurdle 2012 bookmaker promotions and special offers15 Mar 2012Friday's card at the 2012 Cheltenham Festival begins with the JCB Triumph Hurdle and there are a nu Triumph Hurdle Betting Guide & Tips15 Mar 2012This season's crop of juvenile hurdlers lacks an outstanding performer and as a result the Triumph BetVictor specials - Who will Ruby Walsh Ride in the Triumph Hurdle?01 Feb 2012BetVictor have opened a market on which horse jockey Ruby Walsh will partner in the Triumph Hurdle More Stories Recent Articles CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012Catch the action in the CEV Beach Volleyball Satellite Baden. CEV European Championship Baden Masters Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012The CEV European Championshp Baden Masters continue in the Austrian city of Baden today. FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open Beach Volleyball - Live streaming matches on bet36525 May 2012The Main Round of the FIVB Patria Direct Prague Open beach volleyball continues today and bet365 wi 21:15 Suzanne & Nigel Wedding Anniversary Handicap25 May 201221:15 Suzanne & Nigel Wedding Anniversary Handicap 21:05 Ellery Hill Rating Related Maiden Stakes25 May 201221:05 Ellery Hill Rating Related Maiden Stakes 20:55 'Pudley Hog' Intermediate Open NH Flat Race25 May 201220:55 'Pudley Hog' Intermediate Open NH Flat Race More Stories Tags