2024 County Hurdle Odds - Iberico Lord favourite to land another big handicap
This article introduces the 2024 County Hurdle on Gold Cup Day at Cheltenham. It provides an overview of the betting odds with Iberico Lord as the 8/1 favourite, followed by King Of Kingsfield at 10/1. The piece also outlines participating horses and their trainers, from Nicky Henderson's star Iberico Lord to Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton's entries, and even 11 entries from Gordon Elliot.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2024 County Hurdle
- This handicap takes place on day four of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival on Friday 15th March
- Iberico Lord currently leads the way in the betting
The first of two handicaps on Gold Cup day at Cheltenham is the County Hurdle. This two-mile cavalry charge always provides fantastic entertainment and we look set for another cracking renewal at this year's Festival.
Here's the latest County Hurdle betting and a look at the most likely runners.
2024 County Hurdle Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Iberico Lord | 8/1 |
| King Of Kingsfield | 10/1 |
| Absurde | 12/1 |
| Zenta | 12/1 |
| Impose Toi | 14/1 |
| Jigoro | 14/1 |
| L'Eau Du Sud | 14/1 |
| Bar | 16/1 |
2024 County Hurdle Entries
Iberico Lord has scored in the Greatwood and the Betfair Hurdle already this season. Nicky Henderson's star is currently favourite for the County Hurdle, where he could be joined in the field by stablemates Impose Toi, Under Control and First Street.
Willie Mullins and Dan Skelton have shared the last six renewals of the County Hurdle between them. Betfair Hurdle runner-up, L'Eau Du Sud and defending champion, Faivoir could fly the flag for Skelton. Mullins, meanwhile, accounts for eight entries, including Absurde, Zenta, Lisnagar Fortune and Bialystock.
Gordon Elliott holds 11 entries, including second-favourite King Of Kingsfield. Last year's runner-up, Pied Piper could represent Elliott on day four of the Cheltenham Festival again, along with stablemates Jigoro, and Magic Tricks.
Brucio, Colonel Mustard, Magical Zoe and Quai De Bourbon could fly the flag for Ireland. Other home challengers include Ben Pauling's Bad, Sam Thomas' Lump Sum, Panjari for Paul Nicholls, Olly Murphy's Go Dante, and Gary Moore's pair of Hansard and Spirit D'Aunou.
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