Is Big Buck’s successor on the horizon?

Saphir Du Rheu and Zarkandar will try to fill the void left by Big Buck’s when the Ditcheat duo run in today’s World Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Is Big Buck’s successor on the horizon?
Thu, 12 Mar, 2015 - 00:00
Colin Wilson

With trainer Paul Nicholls having won the race four times with his great stayer, it is now time for his new generation to shine.

The market would suggest they have a fighting chance, too.

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