PRIDE IN JOY

Mare can put Hendo back in Festival winner's circle

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THE Cheltenham Festival is like Christmas for racing fans and the opening day should bring tidings of comfort and Joy.

JOYEUSE (3.20) bolted up in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury last month in the manner of a class mare.

That's very much in line with her pedigree as she is a niece of former Champion Hurdler Epatante.

She's had only four starts since joining Nicky Henderson, having made a winning debut in France.

It's hard to imagine she's not capable of better and, with Lossiemouth taking out such a chunk of the market, she looks overpriced at 11-1. Have 2pts each-way.