2023 Persian War Novices' Hurdle Odds - Captain Teague favourite to make winning reappearance
The first major race of the new National Hunt season is the Persian War Novices' Hurdle happening on Friday. This race has notably produced good horses historically. The article provides the latest odds and reflects on the potential performances of runners including Captain Teague, Rock House, and Resplendent Grey, among others. The favourites for this year are discussed in detail, including Paul Nicholls' Captain Teague. Excitement surrounds the performances of these budding talents.
- Latest odds and betting for the 2023 Persian War Novices' Hurdle
- This Grade Two takes place at Chepstow on Friday 13th October
- Captain Teague currently heads the betting
The first major race of the new National Hunt season takes place on Friday, as a field of talented youngster run in the Persian War Novices' Hurdle. Named in honour of one of the all-time greats, the Persian War has produced plenty of good horses down the years, with the likes of Bonanza Boy, Reve De Sivola and Silviniaco Conti going on to win multiple Group Ones over hurdles and fences.
Here's the latest Persian War Novices' Hurdle betting and a look through the most likely runners.
2023 Persian War Novices' Hurdle Odds
| Name | Odds |
|---|---|
| Captain Teague | 6/4 |
| Rock House | 3/1 |
| Resplendent Grey | 5/1 |
| Matterhorn | 8/1 |
| Johnnywho | 8/1 |
| Bar | 10/1 |
2023 Persian War Novices' Hurdle Entries
Paul Nicholls has saddled the Persian War winner on eight occasions and he's decided this is the ideal starting point for Captain Teague. Nicholls' youngster ran a blinder to finish third in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham back in March and he's expected to take well to hurdling this season.
Dan Skelton's Rock House - part of our 20 Jumpers To Follow in 2023/24 - brings winning hurdling experience to the table, having bolted up at Worcester last month. Olly Murphy's Resplendent Grey won twice over hurdles back in April and he currently sits third in the Chepstow betting.
Another Paul Nicholls runner, Matterhorn also sits prominently in the betting. Gordon Elliott has handed an entry to recent Listowel winner The Wallpark. Second-season novice, Way Out could represent Syd Hosie.
Bradley Harris will ride five-time handicap winner, Mullinaree for his father, Milton. Johnnywho could make his hurdles debut in this Grade Two. Other possible runners include Joe Tizzard's Lord Of Thunder, Everyonesgame for Charlie Longsdon and Ben Pauling's Awaythelad.
Verdict
2023 Persian War Novices' Hurdle Favourite:
Captain Teague
2023 Persian War Novices' Hurdle
@6/4 - 15 Units
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