However, a host of Nicky Henderson challengers are queuing up to de-throne Willie Mullins’s star, headed by 11-2 second-favourite Grandouet. 2010 hero Binocular is priced at 8-1 with the firm, alongside Supreme Novices’ Hurdle second Spirit Son.

William Hill quote the Seven Barrows handler at 15-8 to train the winner of the Champion Hurdle.

Last year’s Triumph Hurdle winner Zarkandar is also available at 8-1 ahead of fellow Paul Nicholls hopeful Rock On Ruby at 10-1. Triumph runner-up, the Dermot Weld-trained mare Unaccompanied, is quoted at 12-1.

William Hill spokeswoman Lucy Rhodes said “There’s no doubt that ‘The Fly’ will be a tough nut to crack, but it wouldn’t be the biggest shock to see him de-throned by the man who has won two of the last three Champion Hurdles“

Stan James Champion Hurdle: 2-1 Hurricane Fly, 11-2 Grandouet, 8-1 Binocular, Spirit Son, Zarkandar, 10-1 Rock On Ruby, 12-1 Unaccompanied, 16-1 Oscar Whisky, Oscars Well, 20-1 Thousand Stars, 25-1 Brampour, Overturn, 33-1 Peddlers Cross, So Young, 40-1 Final Approach, 50-1 Bobby Ewing, Celestial Halo, Mikael d’Haguenet, Starluck, Staying Article, Zaidpour, 66-1 BAR (EW ¼ 1,2,3)

CHAMPION HURDLE SPECIALS

Nicky Henderson to train the winner of the Champion Hurdle: 15-8

Paul Nicholls to train the winner of the Champion Hurdle: 7-2

A five-year-old winner of the Champion Hurdle: 2-1

Champion Hurdle match bet: 8-13 Eng vs Ireland 6-5

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With the full selection of Cheltenham contests, including all handicaps, now priced up, punters can get into the Festival spirit early, and further runners will be added in the weeks building up to the highlight of the National Hunt racing calendar – with any extra selections available on request.

In addition, with a number of candidates having various race options open to them, the firm are also betting on a ‘to win at the Cheltenham Festival’ market – plus ‘betting without Big Buck’s World Hurdle is also available.

The full Cheltenham Festival markets are available NOW through all channels.

LATEST MARKET

Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Handicap Chase: 14-1 Mostly Bob, 16-1 Helpston, Qianshan Leader, Sona Sasta, 20-1 Minella Theatre, Swing Bill, Time For Spring, 25-1 Deal Done, Neptune Equester, Promising Anshan, Qhilimar, 33-1 Any Currency, Ballyfitz, Pigeon Island, The Hollinwell, The Sawyer (EW ¼ 1,2,3,4)

To win at the Cheltenham Festival: 5-2 Grands Crus, 4-1 Fingal Bay, Voler La Vedette, 5-1 Oscar Whisky, 11-2 Peddlers Cross, 6-1 Noble Prince, 7-1 Al Ferof, 8-1 Bog Warrior, Make Your Mark, Rubi Light, Silviniaco Conti, Simonsig, 9-1 Boston Bob, 10-1 Captain Chris, Captain Conan, Cue Card Thousand Stars, (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
TUESDAY
William Hill Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: 10-1 Captain Conan, Steps To Freedom, Waaheb, 14-1 Galileo’s Choice, Simonsig, 16-1 Allure Of Illusion, Cash And Go, Colour Squadron, Dylan Ross, Sous Les Cieux, 20-1 Cinders And Ashes, Darlan, Molotof, Montbazon, Tetlami, 25-1 Prospect Wells, 33-1 Hazy Tom, Il Fenomeno, Midnight Game, Ted Spread, Vulcanite, 40-1 Knight Pass (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
Arkle Challenge Trophy: 5-2 Sprinter Sacre, 11-2 Peddlers Cross, 7-1 Al Ferof, 10-1 Cue Card, 12-1 Blackstairmountain, Menorah, 16-1 For Non Stop, 20-1 Poungach, 25-1 Walkon, (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
JLT Speciality Steeple Chase: 12-1 Quantitativeeasing, 14-1 Great Endeavour, Planet Of Sound, 16-1 Aiteen Thirtythree, Carruthers, Galaxy Rock, 20-1 Beshabar, Calgary Bay, Cappa Bleu, Qianshan Leader, The Minack, 25-1 Benbane Head, Benny Be Good, Exmoor Ranger, Michel Le Bon, Reve De Sivola, Stewarts House, The Giant Bolster, Wymott, 33-1 BAR (EW ¼ 1,2,3,4)
Stan James Champion Hurdle: 9-4 Hurricane Fly, 6-1 Grandouet, 8-1 Binocular, Spirit Son, Zarkandar, 12-1 Rock On Ruby, 14-1 Unaccompanied, 16-1 Oscar Whisky, 20-1 Brampour, Oscars Well, Overturn, The Real Article, Thousand Stars, 25-1 Menorah, 33-1 So Young, (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
Glenfarclas Cross Country: 4-1 Scotsirish, 5-1 Uncle Junior, 6-1 Sizing Australia, 8-1 Garde Champetre, Maljimar, 10-1 Poker De Sivola, 14-1 Chamirey, Double Dizzy, Freneys Well, Gullible Gordon, 16-1 Wedger Pardy (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)
David Nicholson Mares’ Hurdle: 6-4 Quevega, 4-1 Voler La Vedette, 11-2 Unaccompanied, 16-1 Alasi (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
Cheltenham Novices’ Handicap Chase: 14-1 Havingotascoobydo, 20-1 Educated Evans, Four Commanders, Mush Mir, Vino Griego, 25-1 Ackertac, Flaming Charlie, Lancetto, Mad Moose, Micheal Flips, Sybarite (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
WEDNESDAY
Diamond Jubilee National Hunt Chase: 8-1 Harry The Viking, 10-1 Allee Garde, 12-1 Teaforthree, 14-1 Groody Hill, Restless Harry, 16-1 Lie Forrit, Viking Blond, 20-1 Traffic Article, 25-1 Connak, Graduation Night, Ikorodu Road, Iron Chancellor, Our Island, Wistow (EW 1/4 1,2,3
Neptune Investment Novices’ Hurdle: 5-1 Fingal Bay, 8-1 Simonsig, 10-1 Captain Conan, Make Your Mark, 12-1 Boston Bob, 16-1 Ballyrock, Barbatos, Mount Benbulben, Sous Les Cieux, 20-1 Allure Of Illusion, Colour Squadron, Fourth Estate, Mount Benbulben, Oscar Magic, Rebel Fitz, 25-1 Broadbackbob, Montbazon, 33-1 Destroyer Deployed, Ericht, Hazy Tom, Wandering Aengus, 40-1 Knight Pass, Top Of The Range (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
RSA Chase: 5-2 Grands Crus, 5-1 Bobs Worth, 13-2 Last Instalment, 10-1 Bog Warrior, Join Together, 12-1 Silviniaco Conti, 14-1 Cue Card, 16-1 First Lieutenant, Mossley, Sir Des Champs, 20-1 Alee Garde, Champion Court, 25-1 Back In Focus, Bear’s Affair, Berties Dream, Chablais, Hidden Cyclone, Mr Moonshine, Oscargo, Teaforthree, 40-1 Restless Harry (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
Sportingbet.com Queen Mother Champion Chase: 11-4 Sizing Europe, 5-1 Big Zeb, 7-1 Finians Rainbow, 10-1 Al Ferof, Captain Chris, 14-1 Noble Prince, 16-1 Captain Cee Bee, Kauto Stone, 20-1 Gauvain, Realt Dubh, 25-1 Flat Out, French Opera, Tataniano, Wishfull Thinking, Woolcombe Folly, 33-1 Medermit (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
Coral Cup: 14-1 Poungach, 16-1 A Media Luz, Carlito Brigante, Featherbed Lane, Get Me Out Of Here, Toner D’Oudaries, 20-1 Abergavenny, Barker, Bothy, King Of The Night, Native Gallery, 25-1 Domtaline, Marsh Warbler, Pateese, Russian War, Third Intention, 33-1 BAR (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)
Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle: 16-1 Ardui, His Excelleny, Kazlian, Royal Bonsai, Secret Edge, Soliwery, 20-1 Colebrooke, Unknown Rebel, 25-1 Dark and Dangerous, Eagle Rock, Kie, 33-1 Bradbury, Jackies Solitaire (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)
Wetherbys Champion Bumper: 14-1 Champagne Fever, 16-1 Population, Shutthefrontdoor, Sword Of Honour, 20-1 Circular Quay, Silver Concorde, 25-1 Clondaw Warrior, Jigsaw Puzzle, Meister Eckhart, Sir Johnson, Trespasser, (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
THURSDAY
Jewson Novices’ Chase: 11-2 Peddlers Cross, 7-1 Cue Card, 8-1 Bog Warrior, Silviniaco Conti, 10-1 For Non Stop, 12-1 Sir Des Champs, 14-1 Champion Court, Solix, Walkon, Zaynar, 16-1 Minella Class, Notus De La Tour, 20-1 First Lieutenant, Poungach, (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
Pertemps Final: 12-1 Poungach, 14-1 Sivola De Sivola, The Knoxs, 16-1 Buena Vista, 20-1 Cantlow, Jetson, 25-1 Five Dream, Kasbadali, Prince Tom, Safran De Cotte, 33-1 Warne’s Way (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)
Ryanair Chase: 6-1 Noble Prince, 8-1 Rubi Light, 10-1 Albertas Run, Captain Chris, Riverside Theatre, 12-1 Great Endeavour, Kauto Stone, 14-1 Gauvain, Kalahari King, Poquelin, Somersby, 16-1 Medermit, Realt Dubh, Wishful Thinking, 33-1 Mon Parrain (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
Ladbrokes World Hurdle: 4-7 Big Bucks, 5-1 Oscar Whisky, 10-1 Thousand Stars, 12-1 Voler La Vedette, 14-1 Mourad, 16-1 So Young, 20-1 Fiveforthree, Mikael D’Haguenet, 25-1 Dynaste, (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
World Hurdle (betting without Big Buck’s)2-1 Oscar Whisky, 9-2 Thousand Stars, 11-2 Voler La Vedette, 7-1 Mourad, So Young, 10-1 Fiveforthree, Mikael D’Haguenet, 12-1 Dynaste (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
Byrne Group Plate: 14-1 Great Endeavour, Quantitativeeasing, Roudoudou Ville, 16-1 Havingotascoobydo, 20-1 Calgary Bay, Consigliere, Divers, 25-1 Hector’s Choice, I’msingingtheblues, 33-1 Crescent Island, Holmwood Legend, Matuhi (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
FRIDAY
Triumph Hurdle: 8-1 Baby Mix, 10-1 Minsk, 12-1 Grumeti, Hinterland, 14-1 Ranjaan, Urbain De Sivola, Ut De Sivola, 20-1 Darroun, Dildar, Shadow Catcher, Tango De Juilley, Vendor, 25-1 Balder Success, Hammersly Lake Hollow Tree, 33-1 Ardlui, Countrywide Flame, Ozeta, Royal Bonsai, Well Sharp, 50-1 Kazlian (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle: 14-1 Prospect Wells, Raya Star, 16-1 Brampour, Final Approach, 20-1 Abergavenny, Empire Levant, Gibb River, Moon Dice, Staying Article, 25-1 A Media Luz, Olofi, Rajdhani Express, Sailors Warn, 33-1 BAR (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle: 5-1 Fingal Bay, 10-1 Boston Bob, Make Your Mark, Sea Of Thunder, Simonsig, 12-1 Mount Benbulben, 14-1 Ballyrock, 16-1 Samain, 20-1 Kings Grace, Ongenstown Lad, Rebel Fitz, Sword of Destiny, 25-1 Bold Optimist, Corbally Ghost, Texas Jack, 33-1 My Murphy, Please Talk (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup: 5-2 Long Run, 4-1 Kauto Star, 8-1 Grand Crus, 12-1 Synchronised, 14-1 Captain Chris, 16-1 Time For Rupert, 20-1 Burton Port, Diamond Harry, Weird Al, 25-1 Jessies Dream, Quito De La Roque, 33-1 Riverside Theatre, Rubi Light, 40-1 Bostons Angel, Quel Esprit Mersby, 40-1 What A Friend, 50-1 BAR (EW ¼ 1,2,3)
Christie’s Foxhunters’ Chase: 6-1 Baby Run, Zemsky, 10-1 Backstage, 12-1 14-1 My Flora, Roulez Cool, 16-1 Alvarado, 20-1 Barbers Shop, Surenaga, 25-1 Chapoturgeon, Oedipe, Oscar Delta, Salsify, The Polomoche (EW 1/4 1,2,3)
Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle: 14-1 Knight Pass, 16-1 Cape Dutch, Decoy, Safran De Cotte, Tenor Nivernais, 20-1 Abergavenny, Kells Belle, Like Minded, Shoegazer, Water Garden, Well Hello There, 25-1 Act Of Kalanisi, Rose Of The Moon (EW 1/4 1,2,3,4)
Johnny Henderson Grand Annual: 12-1 Kumbeshwar, Oiseau De Nuit, 14-1 Hold Fast, 16-1 Anquetta, Astracad, I’msingingtheblues, Oh Crick, Tanks For That, 20-1 Eradicate, Havingotascoobydo, Rileyev, 25-1 Dave’s Dream, (EW 1/4 1,2,3)

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Binocular and Overturn could renew rivalry in the Grade One hurdling highlight, with the firm pricing them as 2-1 joint second-favourites.

A similarly exciting line-up is also anticipated for the first Grade One contest of the William Hill Winter Festival – the williamhill.com Feltham Novices’ Chase – where RSA Chase favourite Grands Crus is 5-4 market leader with the sponsors ahead of Bobs Worth (9-4) and Silviniaco Conti (4-1).

William Hill spokeswoman Lucy Rhodes said “The front end of the betting is extremely tight for both the Grade One supporting races on Boxing Day, and it’ll be intriguing to find out on whom punters place their faith in during the run-up“

NEW MARKETS

williamhill.com Christmas Hurdle: 15-8 Rock On Ruby, 2-1 Binocular, Overturn, 14-1 Sanctuaire, 18-1 Olofi, 20-1 Clerk’s Choice, 40-1 Drill Sergeant

williamhill.com Feltham Novices’ Chase: 5-4 Grands Crus, 9-4 Bobs Worth, 4-1 Silviniaco Conti, 12-1 Teaforthree, 14-1 Champion Court, Mr Moonshine, 33-1 Emmaslegend, Saint Are, 40-1 Graduation Night (EW 1/5 1,2,3)

WILLIAM HILL KING GEORGE BETTING & SPECIALS – UPDATED

William Hill King George VI Chase: 5-4 Long Run, 7-2 Kauto Star, 11-2 Master Minded, 7-1 Captain Chris, 12-1 Somersby, 16-1 Diamond Harry, 50-1 Nacarat, 66-1 Golan Way (EW ¼ 1,2,3)

William Hill King George VI Chase – betting w/o Long Run: 7-4 Kauto Star, 10-3 Master Minded, 4-1 Captain Chris, 7-1 Somersby, 10-1 Diamond Harry, 25-1 Golan Way, Nacarat (EW ¼ 1,2)

King George VI Chase match bet: 4-7 – Long Run vs Kauto Star – 5-4 (both must run or bets void)

Paul Nicholls to train winner of the William Hill King George VI Chase: 2-1

Paul Nicholls to train the first and second in the William Hill King George: 8-1

The winner of the William Hill King George to go on and win the Cheltenham Gold Cup 2012: 2-1

Previous Kings match bet: 8-11 – Long Run & Kauto Star vs The Field – evens

By how far will Long Run win the William Hill King George?: 4-1 under five lengths, 4-1 five lengths or more (if long run does not win all bets will be settled as losers)

William Hill King George VI Chase & Cheltenham Gold Cup 2012 double: 5-1 Long Run, 20-1 Kauto Star, 33-1 Master Minded

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HEAD-TO-HEAD
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13 May 2011 Championship playoff semi-final Reading 0-0 Cardiff
01 Feb 2011 Championship Cardiff 2-2 Reading       
10 Nov 2010 Championship Reading 1-1 Cardiff       
10 Apr 2010 Championship Cardiff 0-0 Reading      
16 Sep 2009 Championship Reading 0-1 Cardiff      
03 Jan 2009 FA Cup Cardiff 2-0 Reading      
26 Dec 2008 Championship Reading 1-1 Cardiff      
25 Nov 2008 Championship Cardiff 2-2 Reading      
08 Apr 2006 Championship Cardiff 2-5 Reading      
02 Jan 2006 Championship Reading 5-1 Cardiff
 
PREVIEW
Cardiff City will head into the second play-off semi-final full of confidence having held high-flying Reading to a goalless draw on Friday. There’s no doubt that the Royals were the form team heading into the first clash, but Cardiff put in a much improved performance to keep things level.

Manager Dave Jones will be sweating on the fitness of starman Craig Bellamy, but in Michael Chopra and Jay Bothroyd, he has two excellent players ready to step in. The goalless draw at the Madejksi was the fourth tie on the spin for these two clubs, which also extended the Bluebirds unbeaten run to eight matches against the Royals.

There was nothing to separate the sides in the opening leg, but with home advantage Cardiff are the favourites on the ‘Daq’ at around 2.37. However, the visitors drew on 17 occasions in the Championship this campaign and another looks likely here.

Further support that this fixture may need extra time or penalties is that ten of the Royals’ away games this term ended with the points being shared.

The draw is currently trading at around 3.3 on Betdaq and that seems the way to go here. Cardiff’s recent home results have been pretty poor over the last few weeks and they have won only three times in their past eight home league outings.

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06 May 2011 Football Conference play-off Fleetwood Town 0-2 AFC Wimbledon
05 Feb 2011 Conference Premier AFC Wimbledon 1-0 Fleetwood Town           
18 Jan 2011 Conference Premier Fleetwood Town 1-1 AFC Wimbledon
 
PREVIEW
AFC Wimbledon head into the second leg tie in an excellent position to reach the Blue Square Premier play-off final. A goal either side of half-time at Highbury Stadium means that the job is almost complete, but manager Terry Brown will be reminding his side not to lose focus.

Should Wimbledon reach the final, the side will only be one victory from being a single league apart from their huge rivals MK Dons. The head-to-head record is firmly in the host’s favour and they have conceded just once in three meetings against tonight’s opponents.

The home side come into this clash undefeated in six games and during that impressive run they have won five of those matches. With that, it’s not too difficult to see why Wimbledon are trading as short as 1.83 on the ‘Daq’. 

Fleetwood are not exactly in bad form as they have lost only once in their past six outings. The telling factor here though is that their away results have not been consistent enough. The past six away contests have accumulated eight points from a possible 18.

Even at a short price I’m still inclined to go for a home win, but I also expect there to be goals in this tie. Fleetwood have to go for it from the first whistle and that should make for an open game, it’ll be worth backing over 2.5 goals at around 2.05.

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Back over 2.5 goals at 2.05: 3 points

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14 Aug 2010 Premier League Tottenham 0-0 Man City    
05 May 2010 Premier League Man City 0-1 Tottenham   
16 Dec 2009 Premier League Tottenham 3-0 Man City    
16 May 2009 Premier League Tottenham 2-1 Man City   
09 Nov 2008 Premier League Man City 1-2 Tottenham   
16 Mar 2008 Premier League Man City 2-1 Tottenham   
18 Dec 2007 Carling Cup Man City 0-2 Tottenham                              
09 Dec 2007 Premier League Tottenham 2-1 Man City    
13 May 2007 Premier League Tottenham 2-1 Man City   
17 Dec 2006 Premier League Man City 1-2 Tottenham
 
PREVIEW
If there was ever a game in which to disregard a head-to-head record, then this is surely it.

Tottenham have beaten Manchester City 19 times in Premier League history and won eleven of the 13 most recent contests in this competition. And, furthermore, City have won just once at home in this fixture since 1994.

Tonight’s match is a repeat of last season’s decider for a Champions League place, but the shoe is firmly on the other foot. Nothing but a win will do for Spurs, but even that might not be good enough to see them back in to the top four.

Anyway, I can’t see them heading back to London with anything but a defeat. In a momentous week for City they can confirm their place in Europe’s elite competition and also lift the FA Cup. Tottenham, meanwhile, can expect to find themselves looking back on what might have been.

Their season has been far from a disaster, but too many results like that against Blackpool at the weekend mean they stand very little chance of repeating their Champions League heroics for at least another year.

Roberto Mancini’s team might have lost to Everton on Saturday, but their form at Eastlands is impressive. They have lost just twice there this term and having seen Spurs win just one of their previous ten league outings can anticipate bagging the three points. City are begging to be backed on Betdaq at 1.99.

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