Big Buck’s has nothing to fear from Cleeve rivals

BIG BUCK’S appears to face a straightforward task as he goes in search of a 15th straight victory in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.

Big Buck’s has nothing to fear from Cleeve rivals
Tue, 24 Jan, 2012 - 00:00
Nick Robson

The Paul Nicholls-trained nine-year-old, owned by Andy Stewart, appears better than ever this season and, barring accidents, it seems his 10 possible rivals face a near-impossible task.

Stablemate Five Dream has chased him home at both Newbury and Ascot and is likely to renew rivalry. Nicholls could also run Oscargo.

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CourtsRacingPlace: CheltenhamPlace: NewburyPlace: AscotPlace: Long WalkPlace: CotswoldsPlace: ArklePlace: KemptonPlace: WetherbyPlace: DoncasterPlace: MusselburghPlace: HuntingdonPerson: Big BuckPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Andy StewartPerson: NichollsPerson: Willie Mullins’ MouradPerson: David PipePerson: HarryPerson: Martin KeighleyPerson: KAYF ARAMISPerson: Cross KennonPerson: WhatuthinkPerson: Grands CrusPerson: ChrisPerson: Diamond HarryPerson: Nick WilliamsPerson: Mark BradstockPerson: CarruthersPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Knockara BeauPerson: Little JoshPerson: Mick EasterbyPerson: HendersonPerson: Kid CassidyPerson: Donald McCainPerson: Philip HobbsPerson: Alan KingPerson: Evan WilliamsPerson: LancettoPerson: Emma LavellePerson: Warren GreatrexPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Hawk MountainEvent: Cleeve HurdleEvent: World HurdleEvent: Gold CupEvent: Argento ChaseEvent: Betfair ChaseEvent: Arkle TrophyEvent: Game Spirit ChaseEvent: ChristmasEvent: New Year’s EveOrganisation: CleeveOrganisation: AcrossOrganisation: HennessyOrganisation: Time For RupertOrganisation: Tidal BayOrganisation: Master Of The HallOrganisation: Any CurrencyOrganisation: Midnight ChaseOrganisation: SawyerOrganisation: Sky Bet MobileOrganisation: PeddlersOrganisation: MenorahOrganisation: Escort’menOrganisation: Secret Edge
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