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Davenport holds key to AIG market

Paddy Power make Davenport Milenium 5/2 favourite for the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle even though Willie Mullins has yet to confirm his charge a definite runner in the Leopardstown showpiece this Sunday.

Mullins will decide later this week between the ´AIG´ and the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham, while Cashmans have also opened a book on the Leopardstown event making Spirit Leader their 5/2 favourite. The Cork firm go 100/30 about Davenport Milenium.

Solerina, who also has a variety of options this week, is 3/1 with ´Powers´ and 7/2 with Cashmans. The French-trained Foreman and Noel Chance´s Flame Creek are also among the nine entries.

Full AIG Betting:

Paddy Power - 5/2 Davenport Milenium, 3/1 Solerina, Spirit Leader, 5/1 Flame Creek, 7/1 Golden Cross, 8/1 Foreman, 25/1 Georges Girl, Stage Affair, 33/1 Foto Island.

Cashmans - 5/2 Spirit Leader, 10/3 Davenport Milenium, 7/2 Solerina, 5 Flame Creek, 6 Golden Cross, 10 Foreman, 20 Georges Girl, 33 Fota Island, Stage Affair.

Cashmans have also issued prices on the Baileys Arkle Cup Novice Chase at Leopardstown, and make Kicking King 7/4 favourite to gain compensation for his fall in the Denny Chase at the same venue after Christmas. The ´Denny´ winner Central House is 11/4.

7/4 Kicking King, 11/4 Central House, Direct Bearing, 13/2 Mossy Green, 10 Commonchero, Hi Cloy, 20 Colca Canyon, Goss, 33 Ballyamber, 50 Emperors Guest.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.