Ladbrokes £30 free. Use the promotion code MAXIMUMBONUS to secure your £30 free Read More
Ante-post action for the two big races at Cheltenham on Saturday hotted up today with significant gambles on Afsoun in the International Hurdle, and New Little Bric in the Gold Cup.
Having been 5/1 about Afsoun yesterday, the Nicky Henderson trained five-year-old was first trimmed to 9/2 and then cut to 4/1 by Blue Square in the face of sustained support. Defending Champion Hurdler Sublimity has proved friendless, drifting from 2/1 to 9/4. Outsiders supported include Penzance (33/1 from 50/1) and the enigmatic Desert Quest (12/1 from 14/1)
In the boylesports.com Gold Cup, the Paul Nicholls fan club were in evidence as they backed New Little Bric into 4/1 (from 5/1) for the main event on Saturday. Others backed in an active market were Cheltenham specialist Palarshan (8/1 from 9/1) and Faasel (14/1 from 16/1).
Kate Miller, Blue Square’s PR, said: "The way the markets are shaping up for the weekend it seems that punters are treating this opportunity as a great chance to pay for some Christmas presents.
"The support for Afsoun is interesting as it flys in the face of the current lack of form being shown by Nicky Henderson’s horses. The interest in New Little Bric was more predictable as Paul Nicholls has farmed the main chase prizes for the last month."
Play Penny Bingo every Monday at Virgin Bingo
Online Bingo »
Crown Europe Online Casino offers a 200% bonus of up to $400
Casino »
Crown Europe Online Casino offers 15 Different Jackpots
Crown Europe Online Casino offers up to $7,200 in deposit bonuses
William Hill Casino offers up to £150 free
Paddy's £10k Cash Dash
William Hill Casino offers a variety of Deposit bonuses
Indian Wells Live Stream
Tennis »
Lose a Cheltenham Bet and Play a Boylepoker €2,500 Freeroll
Poker »
Paddy Power Poker's Lucky Score
Cheltenham Horse racing Special Tournaments from Will Hill Poker
Will Hill Cash in your Coins