"Teahupoo has been a solid favourite for Thursday's race since December, when he beat Bob Olinger by seven lengths in the Grade One Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown, but neither horse has much in hand of their younger rivals on ratings and this could be the year for a handing-over of the baton."
"Emma Lavelle's sevenyearold has made rapid strides this season having started the campaign in handicaps, and put up as impressive a trial as any runner in Thursday's race in the Cleeve Hurdle here in January."
"Willie Mullins's mare went down by half a length on heavy ground at Naas in December, but the winner had the benefit of a run under her belt and the return to better ground here should tip the balance towards Bambino Fever."
The Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham features an 11-runner field with significant competitive depth. Teahupoo has been favored since December after defeating Bob Olinger by seven lengths in the Christmas Hurdle, but the younger generation of stayers—Kabral Du Mathan, Honesty Policy, and Ma Shantou—possess strong credentials. Ma Shantou, trained by Emma Lavelle, has made impressive progress this season, advancing from handicaps to deliver a standout trial performance in the Cleeve Hurdle. The race also includes competitive contests at 1.20 and 2.00, with Bambino Fever facing Oldschool Outlaw in a potential head-to-head, while Jordans Cross represents strong form from the novice handicap chase.
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