Henderson unveils Champion plans

NICKY HENDERSON’S three contenders for the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle will each have one more outing before that March 13 race.

Mon, 02 Jan, 2012 - 00:00

Nick Robson

The Seven Barrows trainer outlined his plans for Binocular, Grandouet and Spirit Son at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day.

He said: “Spirit Son worked very well on Saturday and is about three weeks off a run. I think the old Agfa Hurdle could be the race for him ahead of Cheltenham.

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