Cherub not entitled to be 33-1 outsider.(News)

From: The Journal (Newcastle, England) | Date: February 11, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: By Doug Moscrop

This Cherub is no angel as he has shown signs of temperament in the past. He hasn't got wings either, but he has shown plenty of ability.

And, unless I'm singing off the wrong hymn sheet for today's totesport Trophy Hurdle at Newbury, or spending too much time fingering through the Old Testament, I am at a loss as to why he is at such big odds for the most competitive handicap of the jumps season.

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