Hard to oppose red-hot market leaders

Credit: Patrick McCann

Altior 2.10 Cheltenham

SP forecast 1-4

Unbeaten in nine starts over hurdles and fences and bolted up by seven lengths in a hot running of the Supreme on this card last year. Nicky Henderson's gelding has improved since sent chasing this season and easily beat Champion Chase second favourite Fox Norton by 13 lengths at Newbury last time. This looks an easier assignment and a clear round should suffice.

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Published on 13 March 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 14:21, 13 March 2017

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