Faasel bound for Bula

Nicky Richards has elected to allow Faasel to take his chance in the totesport Bula Hurdle rather than the “Relkeel” Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday.

The Greystoke handler has had both races under consideration for his Smurfit Champion Hurdle hope but will allow the four-year-old to line-up in the Grade Two contest over two miles.