Une Artiste favourite for Thoroughbred Breeders´ Association Mares´ Novices´ Hurdle (Listed Race)
Une Artiste has won the best odds for the Thoroughbred Breeders´ Association Mares´ Novices´ Hurdle (Listed Race) at Cheltenham in England on Thursday, April 19, 2012. A cash prize of £11,888 has been set for the event.
A total of eight runners were attracted towards the event, which is scheduled to start at 14:00 GMT. The going will be good to soft in the 2 mile 1 furlong race, which will see the following runners in action: Une Artiste, Swincombe Flame, Russie With
Love, Dreambrook Lady, Prima Porta, Queen Of Mantua, Valmari and Fashionable Gal.
However, the latter three of the above mentioned runners will not be seen in action, as they have suffered injuries.
At the moment, Une Artiste has got the best record in recent races. This is why the bookmakers have rated her as the favourite to finish on top of the table. The punters will also have immense confidence in her abilities, thus they will be placing
a lot of bets in her favour.
The four-year-old filly has taken part in four races over hurdles until now, winning three of them. She made her debut last year and struggled in the first couple of races, but started delivering some solid results afterwards.
Une Artiste seemed a lot more confident in her second race, but failed once again to bring up her maiden victory. She continued to improve her form and won the next event and did not look back from then onwards.
Importantly, the Nicky Henderson’s trainee has been doing a very good job in recent times as well, as she finished first in her previous outing. She is carrying terrific momentum at the moment and it will be hard to stop her at Cheltenham today.
Today’s favourite runner will be partnered by Barry Geraghty, who has got a very good record over hurdles, winning 133 of them at a tremendous strike rate.
Another runner, who has got a good record, is Swincombe Flame. She has entered six races over hurdles, winning three of them. Moreover, she has also finished runner up and third, once each.
Other than the top two favourites, Russie With Love can also spring up a surprise in the race.
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