Seven favourites 378/1 to win at 2012 Cheltenham Festival Visit Ladbrokes Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 1 Feb 2012 Tweet There are a host of strong ante-post favourites for Cheltenham this year, with Hurricane Fly and Big Buck’s both showcasing their credentials with routine victories this weekend. (credit: (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/ Getty Images)) Related Articles See all Cheltenham Festival newsVictor Chandler interview - Big bets and losses at the Cheltenham FestivalBetVictor specials - Who will Ruby Walsh Ride in the Triumph Hurdle?William Hill Cheltenham Festival ante post video tips Share it Pin It There are a host of strong ante-post favourites for Cheltenham this year, with Hurricane Fly and Big Buck’s both showcasing their credentials with routine victories this weekend.As a result, Hurricane Fly has shortened to an odds-on 4/6 to win the Champion Hurdle for the second season in succession, while Big Buck’s is now 1/2 to land the Ladbrokes World Hurdle for a fourth time.Such prices are rare at a prestigious meeting like Cheltenham, with Master Minded the last to start at similarly short odds of 4/11 in the 2009 Champion Chase.The good news for punters is that both horses sent off at odds-on on race day last year at Cheltenham were both successful, with Big Buck’s and Quevega emerging victorious.However, of the other six favourites to be sent off at 2/1 or shorter last year, only one justified their odds.Cue Card, Master Minded, Time For Rupert and Poquelin were among the well-fancied runners who got beat and this may make punters think twice before backing all of the so-called ante-post bankers.At present, Grands Crus is 6/4 to win the RSA Chase, Sizing Europe is 2/1 to make it back-to-back successes in the Champions Chase and Quevega is 10/11 to land another David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle.Meanwhile, Long Run is fancied to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup and Sprinter Sacre has comfortably beaten all put in his way en route to the Arkle Chase.An accumulator on Hurricane Fly, Big Buck’s, Quevega, Sizing Europe, Grands Crus, Long Run and Sprinter Sacre may look extremely tempting at present to win at Cheltenham and can be backed in an accumulator at 378/1 with Ladbrokes. Read our Ladbrokes review Use code MAXIMUMBONUS to get £50 free at Ladbrokes Like Like Post to wall 80 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 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 2012 Cheltenham Festival Specials, Cheltenham Festival Favourites, Cheltenham Festival Latest Odds
