Honeysuckle and Benie Des Dieux on course for Mares’ Hurdle showdown

The brilliant Irish mares Honeysuckle and Benie Des Dieux are on course to clash at Cheltenham next week, after both were among confirmations for the Close Brothers Hurdle.

Trainer Henry De Bromhead has spelled out that his unbeaten triple Grade One winner Honeysuckle will run in the mares’ race on Tuesday, in preference to the Unibet Champion Hurdle on the same card.