JP McManus' Joyeuse, trained by Nicky Henderson, won the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury, with Nico de Boinville in the saddle. The victory has seen Joyeuse's odds for the County Hurdle at Cheltenham cut in half. However, the mare currently lacks the necessary race experience to compete in a handicap at Cheltenham.
JP McManus knows all about his runners landing handicaps at the Cheltenham Festival and he has seen one of his horse's odds cut in half for this year's County Hurdle .
That horse was part of the line up once again, but De Boinville opted to ride Joyeuse and she went off a 9-2 chance under a favourable weight. Sign up for our Cheltenham Festival news service on WhatsApp Click on this link or scan the QR code to receive the latest Cheltenham Festival news and top stories from the Irish Mirror direct to your phone on WhatsApp. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
“The step back in trip has suited her well and this was a true-run two miles and I think a bit of cut in the ground has helped as well.
CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL COUNTY HURDLE JOYEUCE NICODE BOINVILLE NICKY HENDERSON
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