William Hill are now 4-5 from 10-11 about Dunguib’s chances in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle after the seven-year-old turned-in a bloodless victory in the Grade One Deloitte Novices’ Hurdle.

Not since Golden Cygnet’s victory in 1978 has a favourite started odds-on for the Grade One Cheltenham opener, when Edward O’Grady’s ill-fated hurdler annihilated the field with a 15-length victory.

Kate Miller, spokeswoman for William Hill told Cheltenhampro:

‘’Dunguib is surely the number one Cheltenham banker for punters after another commanding performance today. His hurdling still lacks fluency at times, but his engine is unrivalled and whilst the comparisons with Golden Cygnet are flattering, they appear fully justified.’’

Spinal Research Supreme Novices’ Hurdle: 11-10 Dunguib, 8-1 Menorah, 14-1 Rite of Passage, 20-1 Bellvano, Blackstairmountain, Oscar Whisky, 25-1 General Miller, Ghizao, Loosen My Load, Peddlers Cross, Pepe Simo, 33-1 Dr Whizz, Manyriverstocross, Salden Licht, Vino Greigo, 40-1 Advisor, Arvika Ligeonniere, Dan Breen, Don’t turn Bach, Hollo Ladies, Notus de La Tour, Puyol, Washington Irvine, 50-1 Bar (EW 1/4 odds 1,2,3)