World succumbs to Buck's fizz

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

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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