A new Nicky Henderson recruit has halved in price to 6/1 for the Cheltenham Festival with William Hill.

Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Nicky Henderson’s new French recruit, Lulamba has seen significant support in the Triumph Hurdle market with the highly-touted hurdler cut to 6/1 from 12/1.

"We added the juvenile hurdler to the market alongside our ‘Non-Runner Money Back’ offer for the Cheltenham Festival on New Year’s Day and we’ve seen a sea of support ever since.

“Owners Joe and Marie Donnelly are no strangers to a top-class hurdler and all eyes will be on his entry at Kempton on Saturday. With a previous win on heavy ground at Auteuil, the forecast conditions shouldn’t pose a problem.

“This race will give us a clearer idea of whether he can truly challenge the current market leaders, James Owen’s East India Dock and Hello Neighbour, trained by William Hill Ambassador Gavin Cromwell, with that pair both priced at 7/2.”

Triumph Hurdle Odds

East India Dock 7/2

Hello Neighbour 7/2

Lulamba 6/1 (from 12/1)

Lady Vega Allen 7/1

Sainte Lucie 8/1

Palladium 10/1

Charlus 14/1

Mondo Man 16/1

Coeur d'Amour 16/1

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