World succumbs to Buck's fizz

Big Buck’s gave Paul Nicholls his first victory in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

World succumbs to Buck's fizz
Thu, 12 Mar, 2009 - 16:25

Big Buck’s gave Paul Nicholls his first victory in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival.

The 6-1 chance, ridden by Ruby Walsh, confirmed form with Punchestowns in a thrilling duel.

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CourtsRacingCheltenham 2009Place: PunchestownPerson: BuckPerson: Big BuckPerson: Paul NichollsPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: PunchestownsPerson: Kasbah BlissPerson: Christophe PieuxPerson: WhatuthinkPerson: ShakervilzPerson: PieuxPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: GeraghtyPerson: WalshPerson: NichollsPerson: Andy StewartPerson: PaulPerson: ChristophePerson: BarryPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Eamon O’ConnellPerson: Francois DoumenPerson: HaydockEvent: Ladbrokes World HurdleEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Cleeve HurdleEvent: ChristmasOrganisation: PowerstationOrganisation: Big Buck’sOrganisation: Punchestowns
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