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Timeform's Harry Bowles picks out the best ante-post bets for the Baring Bingham Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival... Any fears that the inaugauration of the Spa Hurdle in 2005 would detract from the quality of the Baring Bingham haven't come to pass; Mikael d'Haguenet and Peddlers Cross are recent proof enough of that (the latter even had a future Ascot Gold Cup winner back in third twelve months ago). Year-in year-out the race looks more than deserving of its Grade 1 status (something which can't generally be said of the Spa) and, whilst at present open-looking, this season's renewal is sure to be no different. That said, there are a couple from either side of the Irish Sea who make no little appeal at current prices. It would be reasonable to imagine that the Challow Hurdle ...