Cheltenham countdown: Is Buveur D’Air the right Champion Hurdle favourite?

Our writes debate Buveur D’Air’s merits as the market leader...
Cheltenham countdown: Is Buveur D’Air the right Champion Hurdle favourite?
Wed, 08 Feb, 2017 - 00:00

YES: The McManus-owned star is trained by right man and has class to prevail, writes Darren Norris

The Champion Hurdle market is in a state of flux following the bombshell news on Monday that Faugheen, the brilliant winner of the 2015 renewal, will miss out on the Cheltenham Festival for the second year in a row.

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