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Could Asterion Forlonge revert to hurdles? Three hot Stayers' Hurdle topics

Asterion Forlonge and Paul Townend clear the lastwhen winning the 2m3f beginners chase.Punchestown Racecourse.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post 14.11.2020
Asterion Forlonge: entered in the Stayers' Hurdle as well as the Ryanair Chase and Gold CupCredit: Patrick McCann (racingpost.com/photos)

Entries closed on Tuesday for the three biggest hurdles at the Cheltenham Festival. Here we look at the main talking points thrown up by the Stayers' Hurdle entries (3.30, March 17).


Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle racecard and betting


1. Two interesting Mullins alternatives

Ante-post favourite backers will have been pleased to see Klassical Dream among seven Stayers’ Hurdle entries for Willie Mullins, who landed the day-three highlight with Nichols Canyon and Penhill in 2017 and 2018.

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Jack HaynesReporter

Published on 11 January 2022inBritain

Last updated 18:39, 11 January 2022

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