The 2008 Racing Post Chase will be run on Saturday the 24th of February. The 20th running of Kempton Park’s biggest race has been keenly anticipated by punters involved in Racing Post Chase betting as well as those looking for clues to the form and prospects of several key Cheltenham Gold Cup and Grand National runners.

However, with the Cheltenham Festival less than a month away a number of trainers have decided to withdraw their entries from the 2008 Racing Post Chase rather than risk injury to their horses in one of national hunt’s most grueling races.

Casualties include Cheltenham Gold Cup frontrunners Kauto Star, Exotic Dancer and Cloudy Lane, whilst Star De Mohaison will also be saved for the running of the 2008 Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Good news for punters is that last year’s winner and favoured Gold Cup runner Simon will still be participating. Simon’s presence should make for an enthralling race as he takes on the 2008 Racing Post Chase favourite Celestial Gold.

A horse to look out for in 2008 Racing Post Chase betting is Denman’s stable-mate Gungadu. After proving himself one of the finest novice chasers of last season, Gungadu is overdue to put in a big race and announce his arrival at the highest level of national hunt racing.

Posted on February 18th, 2008 by admin
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