Navajo Pass upsets dual Champion Hurdle hero Buveur D’Air at Haydock

Nicky Henderson’s horse was having his first run in 14 months, since suffering an injury that required surgery
Navajo Pass upsets dual Champion Hurdle hero Buveur D’Air at Haydock

Navajo Pass ridden by Sean Quinlan on their way to winning the New One Unibet Hurdle during the Peter Marsh Chase Day at Haydock Park Racecourse. Picture: David Davies/PA

Navajo Pass inflicted a surprise defeat on the returning Buveur D’Air in Haydock’s The New One Unibet Hurdle.

Donald McCain’s winner was sent off the 4-1 outsider of three to beat dual Champion Hurdle hero Buveur D’Air and Ballyandy – who took this Grade Two 12 months ago.

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