Ibis Now Heads Lanzarote Betting
Ibis Du Rheu is the latest favourite for the William Hill Lanzarote Hurdle, with the sponsor making Paul Nicholls’ horse the 4-1 market leader (from 6-1), taking over from Unowhatimeanharry at the head of the betting. Harry Fry’s horse is next at 9-2, alongside Nicky Henderson’s Bivouac, who was strongly supported throughout Wednesday.
“It’s too close to call who might start as favourite, with Ibis Du Rheu, Bivouac and Unowhatimeanharry all popular with punters,” said William Hill spokesman Jon Ivan-Duke. “It’s a very competitive race and it looks sure to be a thrilling renewal.”
William Hill Lanzarote Hurdle: 4-1 Ibis Du Rheu, 9-2 Bivouac, Unowhatimeanharry, 6-1 Westren Warrior, 10-1 Brother Tedd, Gevrey Chambertin, Yala Enki, 12-1 Un Ace, 16-1 Dell’ Arca, 20-1 Little Boy Boru, 25-1 Deep Trouble, (EW 1/5 Odds Places 1,2,3)
William Hill Lanzarote Hurdle Statistics – 2000 to 2015
Age:
5yo – 3 winners
6yo – 6 winners
7yo – 3 winners
8yo – 1 winner
(does not include 2006 renewal at Carlisle)
Official Rating Of Winner:
115 to 125 – 4 winners
126 – 136 – 4 winners
137 or higher – 5 winners
(does not include 2006 renewal at Carlisle)
Odds Of Winner:
5/1 or Shorter – 4 winners
6/1 to 10/1 – 7 winners
11/1 or bigger – 2 winners
(does not include 2006 renewal at Carlisle)