BIG BUCK’S once again lived up to his name when raking in the cash for punters with a third successive win the Ladbrokes World Hurdle.

BOYLESPORTS yesterday decided to pay out on Big Buck’s, the warm favourite for the World Hurdle at next month’s Cheltenham Festival.

Nicky Henderson’s Punchestowns bids to get his season back on track in the 40% Better Off On Betfair SP Graduation Chase at Kempton tomorrow.

Ashkazar are favouring the Ladbrokes World Hurdle as his preferred Cheltenham Festival target.

Luska Lad could set up a crack at Big Buck’s with a good run in the Galmoy Hurdle at Gowran on January 20.

QUEVEGA emerged as a realistic Stayers’ Hurdle challenger to the champion, Big Buck’s, when totally outclassing the opposition in yesterday’s Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown.

THE last three Saturdays have been terrific, with Kauto Star, Denman and Twist Magic, and the plan at Cheltenham today is to keep the run going.

BRAVE Inca bids to chalk up the 11th Grade One triumph of an illustrious career when he steps up to three miles for the Ladbrokes.com World Series Hurdle at Punchestown today.