Nicholls eyes Champion Hurdle for Sporazene

Paul Nicholls believes he could have a serious Smurfit Champion Hurdle prospect following Sporazene’s victory in the IAWS Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown.

An easy winner at Ayr recently, Sporazene showed an impressive change of gear to defeat fellow British raider, Jonjo O’Neill’s Spectroscope, and Irish-trained favourite Golden Cross.