TORMUND HAS GOT A 'GIANT' CHANCE

1:45 Sandown - Betfair Winter Novices Hurdle (Grade 2) 2m3f78y

- RORY DELARGY

CONTENDER CHAMPAGNE Twist is in action at Sandown today

March 2024. The oddsmakers have made Cheltenham winner No Drama This End an odds-on chance here, and whilst | wouldn't argue that he should head up the market, I'm not sure he should be as short as 4/6 in what looks an up-to-scratch renewal of this Grade 2 and there are dangers, in particular TORMUND GIANTSBANE, a physically-imposing type who made a big impression on his seasonal debut at Carlisle.

Held up in rear initially, he moved smoothly through the field when given the office, and powered up the final hill to win with something to spare over Intosomethinggood.

Some may point out that the runner-up disappointed next time, but two of those who were behind have come out to win well since, and the form looks solid.