Star duo look poised for World showdown

BIG BUCK’S and Grands Crus remain on course for a mouthwatering clash in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle after their names appeared among 34 remaining entries following the latest forfeit stage.

Star duo look poised for World showdown
Thu, 17 Feb, 2011 - 00:00

The Paul Nicholls-trained Big Buck’s is unbeaten in his last 10 starts, taking in two World Hurdle titles along the way, and is a hot favourite to become the first horse in history to win three in a row.

David Pipe’s Grands Crus is the young pretender to his throne, having annihilated the field in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on his latest appearance.

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CourtsRacingPlace: CheltenhamPlace: Prestbury ParkPlace: Riverside TheatrePerson: Paul NichollsPerson: David PipePerson: Willie MullinsPerson: MouradPerson: Mikael D’HaguenetPerson: QuevegaPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Oscar WhiskyPerson: PunchestownsPerson: ZaynarPerson: Charles ByrnesPerson: PoquelinPerson: SomersbyPerson: Henrietta KnightPerson: Paddy PowerPerson: Kalahari KingPerson: J’y VolePerson: Captain Cee BeePerson: NightingaleEvent: Ladbrokes World HurdleEvent: Cleeve HurdleEvent: Champion HurdleEvent: Ryanair ChaseEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Albertas RunEvent: Champion ChaseOrganisation: Big Buck
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