Grandouet on course despite Champion Hurdle drift

Nicky Henderson insists Grandouet remains on course for the Stan James Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham on Tuesday despite taking an alarming drift on the betting exchanges yesterday afternoon.

Grandouet on course despite Champion Hurdle drift
Sat, 09 Mar, 2013 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

The six-year-old was forced out of the Grade One contest 12 months ago through injury, but made a pleasing return to action in the International Hurdle at Cheltenham in December.

He has not been seen in competitive action since and did suffer a minor training setback around a month ago.

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