How previous winners of the Tolworth fared at Cheltenham in March
As the first Grade 1 of the year over jumps it is hardly surprising that the winner of the Tolworth Hurdle traditionally causes a stir in the ante-post market for the Cheltenham Festival in March.
Metier was no exception, immediately cut to 10-1 (from 25-1) with Paddy Power for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle in March after a 12-length win over Shakem Up'Arry on Saturday and must rate among the leading novices in Britain after such a decisive success.
Which British-trained novice hurdler has the best chance at Cheltenham in March?
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Published on 2 January 2021inReports
Last updated 20:12, 2 January 2021
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