Valiramix is the new 15-8 favourite for tomorrow's Smurfit Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.
William Hill have reported a sustained flow of money for Martin Pipe's charge and in response they have pushed reigning champion Istabraq out to 9-4.
This is the first time in four years that Istabraq has been surpassed as the favourite for the Champion Hurdle and David Hood of William Hills explained the move.
He said: "We just have no positive vibes for Istabraq whilst bundles of cash continues to pour in for Valiramix, Landing Light and Hors La Loi we had no option but to push him out.
The Irish patriotism is legendary, but given the stories about Istabraq at this time, I will be surprised if they don't just falter a little before throwing the Euro's at him!"
Smurfit Champion Hurdle betting:
William Hill:15-8 Valiramix, 9-4 Istabraq, 3-1 Landing Light, 10-1 Hors La Loi III, 12-1 Geos, 14-1 Bilboa, 18-1 Liss A Paoraigh, 25-1 Marble Arch, 50-1 bar.
Coral:2-1 Valiramix, 9-4 Istabraq, 3-1 Landing Light, 10-1 Geos, Hors La Loi III, 14-1 Bilboa, 25-1 Liss A Paoraigh, 33-1 Marble Arch, 40-1 bar.
Tote:2-1 Valiramix, Istabraq, 3-1 Landing Light, 11-1 Hors La Loi III, 14-1 Bilboa, Geos, 20-1 Liss A Paoraigh, 25-1 Marble Arch, 40-1 bar.
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