2009 SMURFIT KAPPA CHAMPION HURDLE BETTING TIPS

The betting action on the 2009 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham has now reached nearly 2 million pounds on Betfair alone. A lot of that cash is being dropped on the out-and-out favourite to secure the victory in that race- the JP McManus-owned Binocular. Boasting a nearly 100% record in Hurdles racing (5 wins and 1 Place from 6 starts) and 5 victories over the course of 2008, many punters are finding it difficult to put their money anywhere else. BETFAIR is our recommended place to go for Cheltenham Bets! Click here for your £25 free bet from Betfair.Currently, Binocular can be backed for the 2009 Champion Hurdle at 2.72 with Betfair. Coming in behind him is Celestial Halo at 12.00 and Crack Away Jack just behind him at 12.5. Crack Away Jack was beaten by Binocular in a relatively poor showing in the Boylesports.com Invitational at Ascot back in December. Celestial Halo is fresh off a victory at Sandowne at the end of January and actually finished 2nd to Binocular in the Boylesports.com Invitational as well. A straight forecast of Binocular x Celestial Halo is a very strong recommendation and I can't tip any horse for the outright victory than Binocular, but if Ruby Walsh is on top of Celestial Halo, this one could be a great contest. Other contenders include Osana at 13.5, Katchit at 16.00 and Sublimity is listed at 17.00. You may also want to keep your eyes on Brave Inca for the tricast as he knows how to win a grade 1 race and is listed at 42.00. If you can get a non-runner no-bet on Brave Inca he's definitely worth a show bet.Betfair is also offering up a market without Binocular that has Celestial Halo paying out at an impressive 6.8. Verdict: Back Binocular for the outright victory Straight Forecast Binocular x Celestial HaloBack Celestial Halo to Win W/O Binocular