O'Grady star advertises Champion claim

Back In Front had to work hard to justify odds-on favouritism in the Mongey Communications Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown this afternoon to confirm his credentials for the Smurfit Champion Hurdle next March.

In trouble when third and making a mistake two out, Back In Front responded well for Barry Geraghty to regain the winning thread, much to the relief of trainer Edward O’Grady.