Is Thistlecrack value at evens for the Gold Cup?

Our writers debate the value of the Gold Cup favourite...
Is Thistlecrack value at evens for the Gold Cup?
Wed, 25 Jan, 2017 - 00:00

Yes, says Darren Norris: In a race that lacks any real depth, even-money represents value for a horse of his class...

At first glance, backing a novice at evens to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup looks an act of lunacy.

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Racinghorse racingSportPlace: Killultagh VicPlace: PunchestownPlace: KemptonPlace: IrelandPerson: Darren NorrisPerson: ConeygreePerson: Captain ChristyPerson: Colin TizzardPerson: ThistlecrackPerson: Cue CardPerson: King GeorgePerson: Might BitePerson: Daryl JacobPerson: Tom ScudamorePerson: Ruby WalshPerson: Don CossackPerson: Don PoliPerson: OutlanderPerson: Tommy LyonsEvent: Gold CupEvent: Cheltenham Gold CupEvent: St Stephen’s DayEvent: Kauto Star Novices’ ChaseEvent: ’s Gold CupEvent: Gold CupsEvent: ChristmasEvent: St Patrick’s DayEvent: National HuntOrganisation: ThistlecrackOrganisation: Valseur LidoOrganisation: Native RiverOrganisation: HennessyOrganisation: Welsh National
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