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    Dark Horse Burdett Road Set to Compete Against Festival Winner Golden Ace in Kingwell Showdown

    James DooleyBy James DooleyApril 22, 2025Updated:May 19, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
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    In the world of UK horse racing, anticipation mounts for the upcoming Kingwell Hurdle as Burdett Road, a recognized dark horse for the Champion Hurdle, prepares to face off against festival winner Golden Ace. Burdett Road, trained by James Owen, has shown remarkable potential and continues to improve with each race. The five-year-old made a triumphant return to hurdles, capturing the Greatwood Hurdle in November and delivering a compelling performance in the Christmas Hurdle, securing a third-place finish.

    Owen expresses confidence in Burdett Road’s progression, suggesting that the Kingwell Hurdle is a pivotal step towards the prestigious Cheltenham Festival. Despite the challenges that come with the age and experience of such a hurdler, Owen remains optimistic about their campaign strategies, stating, “These campaigns can always be tough for those hurdlers like him, but he’s taken it in his stride.”

    Burdett Road is no stranger to Cheltenham’s Old course, holding an unbeaten record, although his only defeat at the track occurred on the New course against Sir Gino. This result only fuels the excitement for the Kingwell Hurdle, known for its competitive field and historical significance in producing renowned winners such as Katchit, Hors La Loi III, and Alderbrook.

    On the other side of the track, Jeremy Scott prepares Golden Ace, the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle victor, as she sets her sights on the Kingwell Hurdle. Owen acknowledges the formidable challenge Golden Ace poses, given her previous successes and current standing among competitors.

    In the broader landscape of UK horse racing, the betting odds reflect Burdett Road as the second-shortest British-trained runner for the Unibet Champion Hurdle, trailing behind Constitution Hill, an odds-on favorite. With odds ranging between 16-1 and 20-1, Burdett Road is positioned alongside other notable contenders like East India Dock, who is a strong candidate for the JCB Triumph Hurdle.

    This weekend’s Kingwell Hurdle promises not only to test the mettle of these equine athletes but also provide spectators and enthusiasts with a thrilling preview of potential showdowns at Cheltenham. The field is expected to be larger than usual, adding to the intensity and anticipation surrounding the race.

    As Burdett Road continues to impress with each stride, the equine world watches closely, eager to see if this dark horse can light up the track and secure his place among the elite at Cheltenham. With a masterful balance of strategy and skill, Burdett Road could become a name reverberating through the halls of racing history, much like the champions who have come before.

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    James Dooley is a UK entrepreneur who founded British Racecourses because of his love for horse racing. James Dooley Entrepreneur Who Owns Racehorses James owns 14 racehorses through Dooley Thoroughbreds, so he understands all aspects of horse racing, from wagering bets, and booking jockeys to sourcing the best horse racing trainers. James is the younger brother of David Dooley, who was voted the “Best Horse Racing Tipster in the UK”.

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