Our big-race analyst expects youth to prove key in cracking Champion Chase

All eyes will be on Chacun Pour Soi and Defi Du Seuil in the Champion ChaseCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle

Since the inaugural running in 1971, British-trainer winners lead the Irish 27-21.

can emulate Monsignor as the only Champion Bumper winner to return to take this. He has carried all before him over hurdles this season, winning important Grade 1s at Fairyhouse and Naas. In the last 40 years, 13 favourites have won with just Samcro odds-on.

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Published on 10 March 2020inHorse racing tips

Last updated 11:56, 11 March 2020

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