Persian gets 40/1 Ballymore quote after easy win

PERSIAN CITY was introduced at 40/1 by Cashmans for the Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle at Cheltenham following his smooth success in the INH Stallion Owners’ EBF Novice Hurdle at Limerick yesterday.

One doubts, however, that the firm will be bowled over in the rush. There was no doubting how impressive he was, but Persian City does represent Willie Mullins, who has far more highly-rated horses from which to choose.

He coasted through this test for Paul Townend and it really was only a question of when the youngster pressed the button up the straight.