How previous winners of the Tolworth fared at Cheltenham in March

Metier (Sean Bowen) jump the final flight and win the Tolworth HurdleSandown 2.1.21 Pic: Edward Whitaker/ Racing Post

Metier: was an impressive winner of the Tolworth Novices' Hurdle at Sandown on SaturdayCredit: Edward Whitaker

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.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 2 January 2021inReports

Last updated 20:12, 2 January 2021

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