Long Run Odds at the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2011 have continued to drift in, after an impressive season for the youngster. Long Run is currently edging Kauto Star and Denman in the betting for the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and his odds could well be justified, as well as being good value. Long before he took to the course for the King George, Long Run was being primed for a challenge on the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The Nicky Henderson trained six year old came in a modest third in a handicap chase at Cheltenham back in November, but it was his incredible run at Kempton in the King George, which saw his odds get slashed for the 2011 Gold Cup. At Kempton, Long Run really lived up to his hype, as he stretched home twelve lengths clear of Riverside Theatre, but more importantly perhaps, Kauto Star was left floundering down in third place. That was a massively impressive result for the youngster, with his stock raising all the time since there for his challenge at Britain’s most expensive non-handicap race. Cheltenham should see a four pronged challenge for glory on Friday at 3.20pm, with the fiery youngster looking to make an even bigger name for himself. Long Run could well just be coming into his prime, as the old guard are looking to simply prove that they are not done yet. The Best Odds on Long Run show a lot of value, and he is well worth a punt, simply because he realistically could be pencilled in as favourite. It wouldn’t be that unrealistic, but as he is out at 5/1 with Paddy Power, there is great value in him being so handily priced.
The Best Odds on Long Run have taken into consideration, one important factor. There is a question over his track record at Cheltenham, where has finished third in his two outings there, both last year. Sceptics are citing him as not being suited to the track at Cheltenham, and are giving that as a reason as to why he may not challenge as strongly as he should. Long Run has not jumped particularly well at Cheltenham, it has to be said, that same dominant fluency certainly has not been there, seeming struggling to find his rhythm over the course. Still, it could all be put down to raw talent, and surely his Kempton victory in the King George was a coming of age for youngster. Long Run certainly has talent, and is one of the most hyped young horses around for some years, and one thing is for sure, is that he will have the advantage of youth over the other front runners in Denman, Kauto Star and Imperial Commander. So will there be a big upset at the 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup? Long Run Odds for the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2011 suggest there could be, as the bookies are drawing him in all the time as the start approaches. Is he too young though? Too raw of a talent? 16 of the last 17 winners of the Cheltenham Gold Cup have been aged between seven and nine, and the last six year old to take the glory, was Mill House way back in 1963. So while it will go against recent trend, it can be done.
Maybe it is no longer time to be caught up in all of the sentimental hype surrounding old favourites when it comes to placing your wagers. Best Odds on Long Run suggest that he is going to make a huge impact, so is worth backing. Maybe it is time for a new, younger hero to make his mark in the famous race, and Long Run Odds at the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2011 should be taken now, as the trends are showing that he could shorten even more come the starting tape.
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