Stewart relishing clash of Big Buck’s and Annie Power

Leading owner Andy Stewart has welcomed the news Annie Power will take on Big Buck’s in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Mullins has confirmed his six-year-old will step up to three miles for the first time at Cheltenham, which has set up a mouthwatering clash with Stewart’s four-times World Hurdle hero.

Stewart said: “I think it’s great they’ve decided to run Annie Power in the World Hurdle. It certainly spices the race up and it’s something for everyone to look forward to.