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Champagne Classic
National Hunt Chase
2pts win at 12-1

If it's a Champagne celebration you want, then that's what you'll get, but you may have to be patient.

Champagne Classic is not great value to win Sunday afternoon's Ten Up Novice Chase but odds of 12-1 about his winning the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham are appealing. Should he get the job done at Navan, expect that price to collapse.

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Published on 16 February 2019inHorse racing tips

Last updated 15:16, 16 February 2019

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