Nicky Henderson’s Epatante deservedly leads the way in the betting after an impressive debut victory. However, Willie Mullins has won all three renewal of this race since it’s inception in 2016 and
SALSARETTA (14/1
William Hill) could be dangerously overpriced.
On her first start since arriving from France, Mulling threw Salsaretta into the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, where she finished a long-way behind her imperious stablemate, Laurina. A maiden victory followed in May – meaning she retained novice status for the new campaign – and on her only start during the regular season, Salsaretta easily beat Felix Desjy, who boosted the form with a Grade Two victory two weeks later.
Willie Mullins’ second winner of this race, Let’s Dance was also a second-season novice making her second appearance at the Festival. Salsaretta would clearly stay three miles, but that extra stamina would come in handy over this awkward, 18-furlong trip.
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