Straight from the bookies: odds-compilers share their Cheltenham Festival views

Cheltenham: who will come out on top in the battle between punters and bookies this week?Credit: Ben Pruchnie

It's Henderson v Mullins in the Champion Hurdle – who wins?

Pat Cooney, bet365
Nicky’s Buveur D’Air looks a good thing, the likelihood of soft ground probably increases his chances. He looks impossible to oppose.

David Finigan, BetBright
Buveur D’Air looks the short-priced banker for the meeting and looks like he has improved on last year. Wicklow Brave has a big each-way chance.

Ryan McCue, Betfair
It’s very hard to oppose Buveur D'Air. Faugheen doesn’t look to be the force of old having lacked a gear at Leopardstown last time and Buveur D'Air may even be better this year as he’s still only seven.

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Published on 11 March 2018inHorse racing tips

Last updated 18:35, 11 March 2018

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