Big Buck’s on the right path at Ascot

OWNER Andy Stewart is confident Big Buck’s will not be inconvenienced by racing right-handed for the first time in Britain in today’s Lough Derg Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.

The eight-year-old has racked up a remarkable 13 consecutive victories over timber, taking in three World Hurdle titles at Cheltenham along the way.

The Paul Nicholls-trained stayer has actually landed this Grade One prize for the last two years when it has been run at Newbury, rather than Ascot, due to the weather.