As Cheltenham fever hots up by the day the latest trainer to let slip about one of his fancied runners is Nicky Henderson, who feels he’s got a “secret weapon” horse in the Coral Cup – as long as the horse gets into the race.
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Nicky Henderson Cheltenham Festival 2024: DODDIETHEGREAT (Coral Cup, Wednesday 13th March) @ 10/1
In a recent media stable visit to the famous Seven Barrows yard – Nicky Henderson, who has trained 73 Cheltenham Festival winners, revealed that he’s super excited about one horse that could be heading to Prestbury Park in March.
No, it’s not his big-guns Constitution Hill, Sir Gino or Shishkin – but an improving handicapper that Hendo has gone on record as saying “He’d be my secret weapon if he did get in”.
The horse is question is his recent Betfair Hurdle fourth DODDIETHEGREAT, who is named in honour of Rugby star Doddie Weir, who sadly died from motor neurone disease in 2022.
This 8 year-old is around 12/1 for the ultra-competitive Coral Cup Handicap on day two (Wednesday), but Henderson revealed that the key to the horse would be the step up in trip.
The Coral Cup is run over 2m5f.
Doddiethegreat finished 8 1/2 lengths behind his stablemate Iberico Lord in the Betfair Hurdle (watch below) at Newbury but was doing all his best work at the finish, to back up Hendo’s claim the horse wants further.
Nicky Henderson added “He might not get in which really is hurting me as he wouldn’t have got in last season. It’s really sad because he’s crying out for another half a mile.”
The weights, however, are out on Tuesday 27th February, so connections will have to wait to see if he gets in.
But there are many NON-RUNNER, NO BET offers from the best UK horse racing betting sites. Meaning you can back Doddiethegreat now, and even if he doesn’t make the race get refunded.
But you feel if he does get in the race – the 10/1 on offer with some firms will vanish without trace.
- Bet On DODDIETHEGREAT @ 10/1
WATCH: Doddiethegreat Running 4th In The Betfair Hurdle at Newbury (10th Feb 24)
What Date & Time Is The Coral Cup
📅Time/Date: 2:50pm (Wednesday 13th March 2024)
🏇Racecourse: Cheltenham
💰 Winner: £56,270
📺 TV: ITV / Racing TV
See the full 2024 Cheltenham Festival running order, race times and schedule.
Coral Cup Betting Odds 2024
See below the latest Coral Cup Handicap betting odds from Paddy Power.
- Sa Majeste 6/1
- Langer Dan 7/1
- Doddiethegreat 10/1
- Built By Ballymore 12/1
- Hiddenvalley Lake 12/1
- Springwell Boy 12/1
- Cleatus Poolaw 14/1
- Hollow Games 14/1
- Jigoro 14/1
- Lucky Place 14/1
- Bad 16/1
- Ballydam 16/1
- 18/1 BAR
Note: All odds are subject to change and others on request
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