Apple’s Jade looks all set to foil D’Air’s hat-trick bid

The Unibet Champion Hurdle, the headline act on the opening day of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival, pits a hat-trick-seeking champion against a superstar mare as well as a mare with superstar potential

Apple’s Jade looks all set to foil D’Air’s hat-trick bid
Tue, 12 Mar, 2019 - 05:30
Darren Norris

The Unibet Champion Hurdle, the headline act on the opening day of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival, pits a hat-trick-seeking champion against a superstar mare as well as a mare with superstar potential.

Buveur D’Air against Apple’s Jade with the unknown quantity that is Laurina thrown into the mix – Champion Hurdles do not come more fascinating.

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CourtsRacingCheltenhamPlace: IstabraqPlace: NavanPlace: LeopardstownPlace: CorkPlace: FrancePlace: IrelandPlace: SandownPerson: D’AirPerson: Buveur D’AirPerson: LaurinaPerson: Nicky HendersonPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Gordon ElliottPerson: Fakir D’oudairiesPerson: Hors La LoiPerson: Joseph O’BrienPerson: Al DancerPerson: Nigel Twiston-DaviesPerson: RichardPerson: Kayley WoollacottPerson: LalorPerson: Glen ForsaPerson: Mick ChannonPerson: KalashnikovPerson: Benie Des DieuxPerson: QuevegaPerson: Derek O’ConnorPerson: JEvent: 2019 Cheltenham FestivalEvent: ChristmasEvent: Dublin Racing FestivalEvent: Festival TrialsEvent: Betfair HurdleEvent: Mares’ HurdleEvent: National Hunt ChaseOrganisation: AppleOrganisation: Sky BetOrganisation: Corral
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