‘I’ve had a proper punt’ – Legendary gambler Harry Findlay with his Cheltenham Nap ⭐

Harry Findlay is perhaps most well-known for being part owner of the mighty Denman. Always a straight-talker, he’s never been shy to let his opinion known. Having made his fortunes as a professional gambler, it’s fair to say he knows what he’s talking about. It could prove wise to take note of what the man says. In a recent interview, Findlay provided his verdict on the Stayers’ Hurdle.

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‘He looks the best value of the week’

Findlay is convinced that Blazing Khal is the most likely winner of the Stayers’ Hurdle and has singled him out as his best bet of the week. He said: “Blazing Khal at 11-4 in the Stayers’ Hurdle. He looks the best value of the week at this stage and I’ve had a proper punt on him, non-runner no bet.” I for one certainly don’t blame him as the fragile yet extremely talented horse must have a huge chance.

‘I had a big bet on him’

Blazing Khal was a very useful novice hurdler, beating subsequent Grade 1 winner Gelino Bello twice at Cheltenham, over 2m5f and three miles. He defied a monster 428-day absence to burst into the Stayers’ Hurdle picture by winning the Grade 2 Boyne Hurdle at Navan earlier this month.

That was a statement performance and those thoughts were echoed by Findlay. He Added: “I think Blazing Khal looks different speed and he’ll destroy them, so I had a big bet on him, non-runner no bet, straight after his win at Navan last time. I understand he’s not the soundest of horses, so the ‘NRNB’ concession is important, but I think he should be nearer 2-1 than the 11-4 you can get at the moment.”

Connections face a race against time to get him to Cheltenham, having suffered a small setback. If they can get him there in one piece, primed and ready; he could prove difficult to beat.

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