Binocular's just Champion

Binocular is reported to be in good form as his preparation for the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham steps up a gear.

A scintillating victory in the rearranged Boylesports.com International at Ascot last month saw the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding’s odds for the feature on day one of the Festival on March 10 plummet to as low as even-money favourite.