Progressive runner can upset hot favourite at Cheltenham

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4.10 Cheltenham
1pt win at 7-1 generally

Apple’s Jade sets the OLBG Mares’ Hurdle standard, but she’s by no means unbeatable as Irving proved when lowering her colours in the 2016 Fighting Fifth Hurdle.

Gordon Elliott’s mare is only rated 4lb superior to La Bague Au Roi based on official ratings, yet the market simply doesn’t reflect that.

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Published on 13 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 09:46, 13 March 2018

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