Horse Racing: Istabraq betting gains momentum

Support for Istabraq’s historic tilt at a fourth Smurfit Champion Hurdle crown appears to be gathering momentum.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2002 - 08:41

Support for Istabraq’s historic tilt at a fourth Smurfit Champion Hurdle crown appears to be gathering momentum.

Aidan O’Brien’s star has been friendless in recent weeks in the ante-post market on the Cheltenham showpiece but William Hill reported good support for the 10-year-old today.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Cheltenham Place: South Coast Person: Aidan O’Brien Person: William Hill Person: David Hood Person: Ned Kelly Event: Smurfit Champion Organisation: Horse Racing Organisation: Istabraq Organisation: Valiramix Organisation: Landing Light Organisation: Bilboa Organisation: Marble Arch

<p>Westport Cove and Paul Townend (left) win the Ballymore Group Irish EBF Kilbegnet Novice Steeplechase (Grade 3) from Special Cadeau at Roscommon. Pic: Healy Racing Photo.</p>

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