Punters can't stop backing Spirit Son who has been trimmed again to win the Supreme Novices' Hurdle
William Hill report further cash for Spirit Son in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, the firm now going as short as 6-1 Michael Buckley’s gelding to see Festival success.
Nicky Henderson’s five-year-old was as big as 14-1 prior to yesterday’s impressive performance at Exeter, the rout prompting a slice to 8-1, with odds continuing to nudge towards Cue Card’s 9-4 favouritism overnight.
Lucy Rhodes, spokeswoman for William Hill, told Bettingpro:
‘The World Hurdle is pretty much the only event of the timber sphere that hasn’t been subject to a Seven Barrows assault. With such a powerful team, I can imagine Mr Henderson doesn’t quite know what to send where, however the punters are very keen on Spirit Son, and he’s a massive loser for us.’
Stan James Supreme Novices' Hurdle: 9-4 Cue Card, 6-1 Spirit Son, 10-1 Zaidpour, 12-1 Sprinter Sacre, 14-1 Hidden Universe, Minella Class, Rock On Ruby, 16-1 Al Ferof, Backspin, Dare Me, Gibb River, Sam Winner, So Young, , Unaccompanied, 20-1 Day Of A Lifetime, Gagewell Flyer, Marsh Warbler, Megastar, Shot From The Hip, 25-1 First Lieutenant, Kid Cassidy, The Real Article, Toubab, 33-1 Act of Kalanisi, Dare To Doubt, 1 Dunraven Storm, Earlson Gray, Iolith, Lifestyle, Recession Proof, Ruler Of All, Secret World, 40-1 BAR (E/W 1/4 1,2,3)
