Henderson has faith in Spirit Son

NICKY Henderson feels Spirit Son is the dark horse among his three-strong contenders for the StanJames.com Champion Hurdle.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Keith Hamer

The Seven Barrows trainer has already five Champion Hurdle triumphs under his belt and this time aims to be represented by Grandouet, Binocular and Spirit Son in the Cheltenham showpiece.

Spirit Son is the one Henderson is particularly keen on – though he is the only one of the trio not to have seen racecourse action this term.

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