Big Buck’s tops World contenders

BIG BUCK’S and Mikael D’Haguenet are the standout name among 46 entries for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival on March 17.

Big Buck’s tops World contenders
Fri, 21 Jan, 2011 - 00:00
Nick Robson

Paul Nicholls’ champion is unbeaten since reverting to hurdles and has barely come off the bridle this season.

He could be joined by stablemates Celestial Halo, a former Champion Hurdle runner-up, and the improving Organisateur.

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