The Cheltenham 2020 betting on Friday 13th 2020 will all start with the JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1). This is an extended 2m trip that the field will be taking on in the challenge.
There is a really good, competitive field for this opener with Goshen leading the way. There are 13 runners confirmed for the hurdle.
Cheltenham Friday 13:30 Race Odds*
Goshen 3/1
Solo 10/3
Allmankind 4/1
Aspire Tower 6/1
A Wave Of The Sea 11/1
Sir Psycho 12/1
Cerberus 16/1
Burning Victory 20/1
Navajo Pass 25/1
Lord Lamington 33/1
Hook Up 33/1
Never Do Nothing 50/1
Yellow Tiger 100/1
* (betting odds taken from William Hill at 03:05 GMT on Thursday, 12th March 2020)
Horse Racing Betting at William Hill
Table of Contents
Goshen
The form is with Goshen as he lines up as the 3/1 favourite for the Triumph Hurdle* (betting odds taken from William Hill at 03:05 GMT on Thursday, 12th March 2020). He has translated his great form on the flat over to the hurdles.
It has been three straight wins over the hurdles for Goshen who has an official rating of 151. There should be no issues with the distance for him and even though he has been going up through the weights he’s looked so impressive.
He has great power and he likes to lead from the front where he is bold and competitive. His last run was at Ascot in mid-January and he is the one to beat.
Solo
Paul Nicholls has Solo in the race and he has a bit of form as well, does the French charge. He has had just the one run on British soil, which was a 2m Kempton success in late February.
That was a great win for him as well in a Grade 2 contest in which he took down Adonis. He looks to have a great competitive engine and a stack of potential on his side. With a distance win under his belt, Solo is a 10/3 option in Triumph Hurdle betting* (betting odds taken from William Hill at 03:05 GMT on Thursday, 12th March 2020).
Key Facts – JCB Triumph Hurdle Betting Tip
- 5 of the last 7 winners had placed in the Spring Juvenile at Leopardstown
- Jockey Barry Geraghty has won the race 5 times
- 11 of the last 15 winners have been from the top four in the betting market
Allmankind
David Skelton’s Allmankind has taken three wins from three of the hurdles as he heads to Cheltenham. It’s been impressive stuff as he was struggling a little bit on the flat before that.
On his last trip which was at Chepstow in December, he took the win in a field which contained Cerberus.
Allmankind has also had a taste of victory at Cheltenham too with a November win at Prestbury Park. He has to be in it at 4/1* (betting odds taken from William Hill at 03:05 GMT on Thursday, 12th March 2020)
Aspire Tower
Aspire Tower is another with a solid flat footing behind him who has made the switch to the hurdles. He totally crushed the field at Leopardstown over a 2m trip on Boxing Day. He was back at course and distance in early February and fell as the favourite.
Aspire Tower looks as if he may fancy a run from the front which will be interesting to see how he handles Goshen. Still, a nice 6/1 consideration* (betting odds taken from William Hill at 03:05 GMT on Thursday, 12th March 2020).
Sir Psycho
Paul Nicholls comes in with another decent contender alongside Solo. Bryony Frost takes the ride for him on Sir Psycho who has been progressing over hurdles quite nicely. He has won three of his five cush trips.
Sir Psycho won’t be worried about the trip having won an extended 2m at Exeter on New Year’s Day.
He was last out at Haydock in mid-February and warmed up well with a win and had a very nice turn of speed on the flat to the finish and has appeal at 12/1* (betting odds taken from William Hill at 03:05 GMT on Thursday, 12th March 2020).
Worthy mentions
Navajo Pass claimed a win at Doncaster over the hurdles. That is two wins in three hurdle races for him now. That was a Grade 2 win at Doncaster and not the strongest of the field to be fair. If he gets his jumping right, there are decent outsider place claims there.
Cerberus has the potential to cause some problems in this field with the right temperament. He should have won a Grade 1 at Leopardstown after being in front after the last. He never found his final top gear after benefitting from Aspire Towers fall. He was also second to Allmankind at Chepstow in December.
Predictions & Tips
One question for the JCB Triumph Hurdle betting. Can anyone get past Goshen? The thing with him is that he is likely to hit the front and dictate and is not going to be pushed around.
You can look at very decent claims from Solo and Allmankind in particular in the race and still not see enough to see Goshen come unravelled. He’s a strong favourite and can’t be passed on.
The outsider chance will go towards Sir Psycho who looked more than capable of getting to the places because of his progression over the hurdles.
William Hill Cheltenham 2020 Money Back Special
Get up to £10 in cash back if your horse finishes 2nd in any Cheltenham Festival 2020 race.
The Money Back 2nd offer will be paid out in cash to William Hill customers, up to a maximum of £10 per customer, per Cheltenham Festival race.
The cash amount that will be returned through the Cheltenham 2020 betting offer, is calculated by the total stake minus total returns, up to a maximum value of £10 per race
18+ Please Gamble Responsibly. See bookmaker for full T&Cs
Key Terms & Conditions
Only the first bet placed on the race will qualify (i.e. the bet struck with the lowest bet receipt number). Your selection must be settled at odds of 3/1 or greater (either the price taken, or SP if Best Odds Guaranteed is applied). A minimum of 4 horses must run in the race. Applies to bets placed on any race winner market only. Other markets (e.g. “To Win Any Race At Cheltenham”, “Betting Without”, “Place Only” markets) will not qualify. Available on Singles. Multiple bets will not count.
For each way bets, only the win part will count. Bets must be struck using funds from your balance, and not using a free bet (in full or in part). If you cash in your bet you will not qualify to receive money back on that race. Bets placed on Tote markets, or on the Unnamed 1st Favourite and Unnamed 2nd Favourite will not qualify for this offer.
Money Back 2nd will be paid as a cash adjustment, up to a maximum of £10 per customer, per Cheltenham Festival race. The cash amount is calculated by the total stake minus total returns, up to a maximum value of £10 per race:
e.g. 1 – Place a £10 win bet on the horse at 5/1 that finishes 2nd. Customer will receive a £10 cash adjustment;
e.g. 2 – Place a £5 each way bet on a horse at 3/1 (1/4 odds) that finishes 2nd. You will receive a cash adjustment of £1.25 (£10 stake and £8.75 returns = £1.25 cash adjustment);
e.g. 3 – Place a £5 each way bet on a horse at 10/1 (1/5 odds) that finishes 2nd. You will not receive any money back as the bet has won £5 (£10 stake and £15 returns).
