The absence of a previous winner makes this feel a low-quality contest but the mare can follow up her striking Kempton win
The absence of a previous winner makes this feel like a low-quality Champion Hurdle but, with plenty of youth in the line-up, it would be early to jump to that conclusion. Epatante (3.30) appears on a steep upward curve and can prove it by giving Nicky Henderson his eighth success in the race.
Henderson did not seem enthused when it was suggested to him in late November that this mare would be a championship contender. But just a month later she quickened clear of the field in the Christmas Hurdle, which has been the best trial for this.
Written by Chris Cook
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2020/mar/10/talking-horses-epatante-can-give-henderson-eighth-champion-hurdle-horse-racing-tips under the title “Talking Horses: Epatante can give Henderson eighth Champion Hurdle”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
