Event: Kingwell Hurdle

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The six top Champion Hurdle contenders in Faugheen’s absence

The revelation two-mile king Faugheen is injured and will miss next month’s Stan James Champion Hurdle has thrown the race wide open.

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Twiston-Davies’ stable star ready for Haydock Rush

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‘Perfect’ day out for Tent ahead of Champion Hurdle challenge

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Long Run back in business

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Racecourse gallop likely for My Tent Or Yours

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Brennan wild about Kim

Bookies braced for festival Hurricane

Bookmakers are likely to be running for cover if the mighty Hurricane Fly can strike a blow for punters and successfully defend his crown in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2012

Mullins welcomes Cheltenham watering

Willie Mullins is pleased to see the taps being turned on at Cheltenham ahead of Hurricane Fly’s defence of the Stan James Champion Hurdle.

Mon, 12 Mar, 2012

Binocular set to miss Kingwell

Binocular is more likely to have a racecourse gallop at Newbury than run in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton on Saturday, despite appearing among the entries.

Wed, 15 Feb, 2012

It’s the only place in the world you can’t hear yourself

THE 2002 Champion Hurdle is remembered in this country for the fact that Istabraq was pulled up by Charlie Swan when chasing a record-breaking fourth win in the race, and immediately retired.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2011

Hot Cross all set for Champion test

Donald McCain is confident Peddlers Cross is at the peak of his powers as he puts his unbeaten record on the line in the Stan James Champion Hurdle on Tuesday.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2011

Dunguib back in business

PHILIP FENTON is expecting Dunguib to improve enormously for his first run of the campaign at Gowran Park on Saturday.

Mon, 21 Feb, 2011

Blow for Nicholls as Bay put down

WATAMU BAY, as low as 10-1 for the four-mile National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham, has been put down after suffering an injury on the gallops.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011

Champion bid for Whiteoak

DONALD McCain has given Whiteoak the green light to take her chance in the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday rather than the David Nicholson Mares Hurdle on the same card.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2009

Snap Tie set to secure Haydock prize

SNAP TIE bids to continue his climb up the ladder when he tackles the Blue Square Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock today.

Sat, 17 Jan, 2009

Rose misses Trophy date

Amaretto Rose, one of the leading fancies for Saturday’s totesport Trophy, is set to bypass the race.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2008

Pipe eyes Haydock for Osana

Impressive Cheltenham winner Osana could have his next start in the Bonusprint.com Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock on January 19.

Sun, 23 Dec, 2007

Harchi in line for February return

Harchibald could have a prep race for the Cheltenham Festival on February 17 with the Red Mills Hurdle at Gowran and the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton under consideration by trainer Noel Meade.

Sun, 28 Jan, 2007

Lingo given Kingwell target

Lingo is likely to advertise his Smurfit Champion Hurdle credentials in the Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton on February 18.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2006

Neck problem ends 15-year glittering career

CHELTENHAM Gold Cup and Champion Hurdle winning jockey, Norman Williamson, has been forced to retire on medical advice.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2003

Dobbin delighted with La Loi

Hors La Loi III delighted big-race jockey Tony Dobbin in a piece of work at Newmarket this morning as he put the finishing touches to the defence of his Smurfit Champion Hurdle crown.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2003

Geos aiming for Istabraq's 'Achilles heel'

Connections of Geos have insisted that their hurdling star is ready to capitalise if reigning champion Istabraq has lost his touch.

Fri, 05 Jan, 2001