Henderson adds to embarrassment of hurdling riches with smart Chantry House

Chantry House (nearest) and Barry Geraghty on their way to victoryCredit: Mark Cranham

Chantry House enhanced his claims for the Cheltenham Festival with a slick victory in the 2m½ novices' hurdle at Newbury.

Ridden by Barry Geraghty, Chantry House is now 10-1 (from 12) for the Sky Bet Supreme Novices' Hurdle and 14-1 (from 20) for the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle with Betfair, but Nicky Henderson is sitting on the fence with regard to festival targets.

"He's a smart horse and was very green when he won at Cheltenham last time," said Henderson, who trains the future chaser for JP McManus.

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Published on 8 February 2020inReports

Last updated 19:41, 8 February 2020

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