Albuhera a shock withdrawl from Totesport Trophy

ALBUHERA was a surprise withdrawal from the totesport Trophy Hurdle at yesterday’s confirmation stage.

The Paul Nicholls-trained gelding had been backed down to 10-1 with the sponsors for Saturday’s valuable Newbury handicap.

Totesport spokesman Damian Walker said: “Albuhera was available at 25-1 when we opened betting on January 19, but was cut to 16-1, then 12-1 and finally 10s before his withdrawal.