Big Buck’s to face five in Long Walk Hurdle

BIG BUCK’S will face only five rivals in the rearranged AP Wins Sports Personality Long Walk Hurdle at Newbury on Wednesday.

Saved over from Ascot’s abandoned meeting on December 18, the race has been sponsored by the owner of Big Buck’s, Andy Stewart and his family.

Paul Nicholls’ hurdler is unbeaten since reverting to the smaller obstacles nearly two years ago and won the corresponding race 12 months ago.