Stewart hails Nicholls' big plan

Owner Andy Stewart has heaped praise on champion trainer Paul Nicholls after he masterminded the plan to switch Big Buck’s back to hurdles.

The six-year-old was well fancied for the Hennessy Gold Cup at Newbury on his reappearance but after parting company with Sam Thomas at the final fence, Nicholls decided to send him back over the smaller obstacles.