Kauto Star has been cut to 8/1 (from 10/1) by the sponsors for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup as punters begin to overlook his disappointing run in the King George VI Chase last weekend.
Paul Nicholls’ revelation that the horse has been suffering from a ‘low grade infection’ has seen support for the two-time Gold Cup winner as he aims to bounce back to make it a hat-trick in the Cheltenham showpiece. As a result of this support, Imperial Commander has eased at the head of the market to 7/2 (from 3/1).
“Kauto Star’s King George performance has polarised opinion but punters clearly thought the 10/1 represented value as he’s been well-supported for the Gold Cup since he was found to be suffering from an infection,” said totesport spokesman George Primarolo.
Looking ahead to the weekend, Master Minded will face eight rivals in the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot for which he is the 4/7 favourite with totesport. Somersby is next in the market at 8/1 and also heads the market without the favourite at 7/2.
King Fontaine and Maktu have been installed as the 11/2 joint-favourites for the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock on Saturday by totesport with Becauseicouldntsee and Buffalo Bob both at 13/2.
The Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Chase and the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle are the highlights of a cracking card at Leopardstown on Sunday and Quel Esprit and Realt Dubh head totesport’s market for the former at 10/3 whilst Hurricane Fly is the 1/2 favourite to win his fourth Grade 1 hurdle on the bounce.
Victor Chandler Chase – totesport bet: 4/7 Master Minded, 8 Somersby, 9 Petit Robin, 10 Mad Max, 12 Crack Away Jack, 16 Gauvain, Kalahari King, 20 I’m So Lucky, 25 Tchico Polos.
1/5 1-2-3
Victor Chandler Chase (without Master Minded) – totesport bet: 7/2 Somersby, 4 Petit Robin, 9/2 Mad Max, 5 Crack Away Jack, 7 Gauvain, 9 I’m So Lucky, Kalahari King, 11 Tchico Polos.
1/5 1-2-3
Peter Marsh Chase – totesport bet: 11/2 King Fontaine, Maktu, 13/2 Becauseicouldntsee, Buffalo Bob, 8 Khachaturian, Take The Breeze, 9 Major Malarkey, 12 Sa Suffit, 14 Frankie Figg, Palypso de Creek, 20 Atouchbetweenacara, 25 Dream Alliance, Madison du Berlais.
¼ 1-2-3
Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Chase – totesport bet: 10/3 Quel Esprit, Realt Dubh, 7/2 Flat Out, 7 My Cracker, Saludos, 8 Noble Prince, 14 Uncle Tom Cobley, 16 Muirhead, 33 Shirley Casper, 40 Tramp Stamp.
1/5 1-2-3
BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle – totesport bet: 1/2 Hurricane Fly, 11/4 Solwhit, 10 Voler La Vedette, 14 Thousand Stars, 20 Sublimity.
¼ 1-2
totesport Trophy – sponsors bet: 9 (from 10) Tocca Ferro, 10 Salden Licht, 12 Final Approach, Nadiya de la Vega, Soldatino, 14 Alaivan, Call The Police, Get Me Out Of Here, Ronaldo des Mottes, 16 Escort’men, Iolith, James de Vassy, Notus de la Tour, Overturn, Solix, Sweet My Lord, Walkon, 20 Bothy, Eradicate, Mamlook, Nearby, Prima Vista, Tanks For That, The Betchworth, Kid, Tito Bustillo, 25 Celestial Halo, Doctor Deejay, French Opera, Palomar, Praxiteles, Rebel Dancer, Recession Proof, Sanctuaire, Tawaagg, You’re The Top, Zanir, 33 bar.
¼ 1-2-3-4
Supreme Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 5/2 Cue Card, 5 Zaidpour, 12 Hidden Universe, 14 Minella Class, Rock On Ruby, 16 Toubab, 20 Dare Me, Megastar, Prince Of Pirates, Shot From The Hip, 25 Elegant Concorde, First Lieutenant, Sam Winner, Sprinter Sacre, 33 Act Of Kalanisi, Bobs Worth, Dunraven Storm.
¼ 1-2-3
Irish Independent Arkle Trophy – totesport bet: 5 Finian’s Rainbow, Ghizao, 10 Medermit, 12 Flat Out, 14 Realt Dubh, 16 Captain Chris, 20 Mikael d’Haguenet, Nadiya de la Vega, Noble Prince, Surfing, 25 Quwetwo, Royal Charm, 33 Bellvano, Cristal Bonus, Kilmurry, Loosen My Load, Vino Griego
¼ 1-2-3
Stan James Champion Hurdle – totesport bet: 11/4 Binocular, 9/2 (from 11/2) Peddlers Cross, Hurricane Fly, Menorah, 14 Oscar Whisky, 16 Dunguib, 20 (from 25) Mille Chief, Khyber Kim, Overturn, 25 Cue Card, Get Me Out Of Here, Silviniaco Conti, Soldatino, Solwhit, Starluck, 33 Alaivan, Blackstairmountain, Walkon, Zaynar, 50 Celestial Halo, Clerks Choice, Solix, Thousand Stars, 66 bar.
¼ 1-2-3
Neptune Investment Management Novices’ Hurdle – totesport bet: 6 Backspin, 7 Zaidpour, 9 Rock On Ruby, 10 Minella Class, Court In Motion, So Young, 14 Chablais, 20 Al Ferof, Bishopsfurze, Bobs Worth, Megastar, 25 Dare Me, Dunraven Storm, Last Instalment, 33 Frawley.
¼ 1-2-3
RSA Chase – totesport bet: 5/2 Time For Rupert, 10 Mikael d’Haguenet, 12 Jessie’s Dream, Quel Esprit, Wayward Prince, 14 Quito de la Roque, Reve de Sivola, 16 Aiteenthirtythree, Chicago Grey, Wymott, 25 Loosen My Load, Wishful Thinking, 33 Alfie Sherrin, Sang Bleu.
¼ 1-2-3
Queen Mother Champion Chase – totesport bet: 7/4 Master Minded, 3 Big Zeb, 7 Woolcombe Folly, 10 Sizing Europe, Tataniano, 12 Captain Cee Bee, 16 Forpadydeplasterer, Gauvain, 20 Somersby, 33 Crack Away Jack, French Opera, Mad Max, Petit Robin, 50 Barker, Cornas, I’m So Lucky, J’y Vole, Tchico Polos, 66 Scotsirish, 100 Herecomesthetruth.
¼ 1-2-3
Ryanair Chase – totesport bet: 9/2 (from 5) Poquelin, 6 Master Minded, 7 (from 8) Tranquil Sea, 8 Somersby, 10 Albertas Run, 12 Golden Silver, J’y Vole, Punchestowns, Riverside Theatre, 16 Forpadydeplasterer, Joncol, Sizing Europe, Tartak, 20 Breedsbreeze, Captain Cee Bee, Kalahari King, Noland, 25 Deep Purple, Gauvain, Glencove Marina, Medermit, Nacarat, Roberto Goldback, 33 Barker, Crack Away Jack, Kempes, Little Josh, Psycho, Rare Bob, Weird Al, Zaarito, 40 bar.
¼ 1-2-3
Ladbrokes World Hurdle – totesport bet: 4/7 Big Buck’s, 8 Quevega, 10 Oscar Whisky, 12 Grands Crus, Mourad, Punchestowns, 14 Karabak, Khyber Kim, Zaynar, 16 Bensalem, 20 Any Given Day, Mikael d’Haguenet, Solwhit, 25 Ashkazar, Fiveforthree, Luska Lad, 33 bar.
¼ 1-2-3
JCB Triumph Hurdle – totesport bet: 10 Marsh Warbler, Sam Winner, Smad Place, 11 Grandouet, 12 Brampour, Kazzene, 14 Houblon Des Obeaux, Unaccompanied, 16 A Media Luz, 20 Bob Le Beau, Cedre Bleu, Comedy Act, 25 Donatulo, Empire Levant, Pullyourfingerout, Sailors Warn, Third Intention, 33 Architrave, Balerina, Captains Dilemma, Local Hero, Maoi Chinn Tire, Pantxoa, Pepite Rose, Titan De Sarti, 40 Toner d’Oudairies.
¼ 1-2-3
Albert Bartlett Novice Hurdle – totesport bet: 6 Court In Motion, 7 Backspin, 10 Champion Court, 12 So Young, 14 Al Ferof, 16 Join Together, Mossey Joe, Oscars Well, 20 Sybarite, 25 Kilcrea Kim, Mossley, Sizing Mexico, Sonofvic, Teaforthree, 33 Act Of Kalanisi, Fully Funded, Mr Hudson, 40 Time For Spring.
¼ 1-2-3
totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup – sponsors bet: 7/2 (from 3) Imperial Commander, 5 Long Run, 8 (from 10) Kauto Star, Denman, 10 Diamond Harry, 14 Pandorama, 16 Pride Of Dulcote, 20 Midnight Chase, Time For Rupert, 25 Cooldine, Punchestowns, Sizing Europe, What A Friend, 33 Albertas Run, Joncol, Planet Of Sound, Weird Al, 40 Synchronised, 50 Barker, Carruthers, China Rock, Forpadydeplasterer, Kempes, Neptune Collonges, Tidal Bay, 66 Great Endeavour, Money Trix, 100 Chief Dan George, Glencove Marina, Mon Mome, Noland, The Listener, 150 Carronhills.
¼ 1-2-3
John Smith’s Grand National – totesport bet: 20 Ballabriggs, Big Fella Thanks, Black Apalachi, Don’t Push It, Hello Bud, Merigo, Niche Market, Synchronised, 25 Becauseicouldntsee, Bluesea Cracker, Majestic Concorde, Notre Pere, Silver By Nature, State Of Play, West End Rocker, 33 Arbor Supreme, Backstage, Giles Cross, I’moncloudnine, The Midnight Club, 40 Character Building, Maljimar, Mon Mome, The Package, Tricky Trickster.
¼ 1-2-3-4
