Cheltenham holds no fears for Harchibald team

Noel Meade is adamant the rejuvenated Harchibald has no aversion to the stamina-sapping incline at Cheltenham.

The mercurial eight-year-old was significantly chopped in price for the Champion Hurdle after a foot-perfect victory in the “Fighting Fifth” Hurdle at Newcastle on Saturday – his fourth Grade One triumph.