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Champion Hurdle

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Willie Mullins targets Aintree reappearance for Cheltenham heroes

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Willie Mullins targets Aintree reappearance for Cheltenham heroes

Mullins is lining up for a historic tilt at the British trainers' championship.

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Graham Wylie excited by Nichols Canyon’s attempt to reaffirm Champion Hurdle claims

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Fantastic Faugheen ushers in new era
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Faugheen has all the qualities needed to be champion
Paul Townend ‘can’t wait’ for Hurricane Fly in Champion

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Paul Townend ‘can’t wait’ for Hurricane Fly in Champion
Ruby Walsh
Ruby Walsh: I’m happy with my Champion Hurdle tip and, if I’m wrong, so be it
Folly to oppose Faugheen in Champion Hurdle
Folly to oppose Faugheen in Champion Hurdle

Well, at least reading the front-page story of the Racing Post on Tuesday, it seems that off-course bookmakers are literally trembling in their boots.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Deadline looming ... but I still haven’t made up my mind
Deadline looming ... but I still haven’t made up my mind

It is the question I have been bombarded with for months now: Hurricane Fly or Faugheen in the Champion Hurdle?

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Cheltenham Festival Live Blog: Day One
Cheltenham Festival Live Blog: Day One

As Cheltenham 2014 gets underway we’re here to guide you through all the day’s big races from Prestbury Park.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2014

VIDEO: Low down from Ruby on the opening day of Cheltenham festival
VIDEO: Low down from Ruby on the opening day of Cheltenham festival

The Irish have a special connection with the second week of March thanks in no small part to one unique racecourse in the Cotswalds.

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