Paisley Park looks banker material for second Stayers' Hurdle after Cleeve win

Paisley Park and owner Andrew Gemmell (second right) return to the winner's enclosureCredit: Edward Whitaker

Paisley Park looks the banker of the Cheltenham Festival after winning a second Cleeve Hurdle against a stronger field than last year.

The Emma Lavelle-trained superstar showed no intention of relinquishing his grip on his stayers' crown and is generously priced at a best-priced evens for the Stayers' Hurdle.

Benie Des Dieux would be the main threat to Paisley Park if she was re-routed from the Mares' Hurdle, for which she is available at 4-5.

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Bruce JacksonReporter

Published on 25 January 2020inReports

Last updated 19:53, 25 January 2020

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