LION TO LORD IT OVER SIR GINO

Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham today with the front two in the Champion Hurdle betting meeting for the first time.

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WE are in for a treat in the Unibet Hurdle at Cheltenham today with the front two in the Champion Hurdle betting meeting for the first time.

Dan Skelton has always held THE NEW LION (3.00) in the highest regard and despite the blip he suffered on his return in the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle, when falling two out, | think he's the horse to lower the colours of Sir Gino.

He gets 3lb from his big rival and his proven speed and stamina are going to be crucial on the soft ground.

Sir Gino was impressive last time in the Christmas Hurdle at Kempton last month, breaking the track record in the process.