Two-time winner Buveur D’Air to miss Champion Hurdle

Buveur D’Air, successful in the Cheltenham Festival showpiece in 2017 and 2018, will instead head for the Aintree Hurdle over two and a half miles next month
Two-time winner Buveur D’Air to miss Champion Hurdle

Buveur D'Air, ridden by Noel Fehily, comes home to win the 2017 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. Picture: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Mon, 08 Mar, 2021 - 19:37
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Nicky Henderson has announced that his dual Champion Hurdle winner Buveur D’Air will not bid to regain his crown next week.

Buveur D’Air, successful in the Cheltenham Festival showpiece in 2017 and 2018, will instead head for the Aintree Hurdle over two and a half miles next month.

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