Talking Horses: Opportunity knocks for Ronald Pump in Long Walk Hurdle
Ronald Pump. Photo: PA
The unfortunate absence of Buzz has opened the door for nearly horse Ronald Pump to land his first Grade One in the Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot today.
This race was supposed to revolve around Buzz with the general consensus being that if Nicky Henderson’s progressive grey stayed the three-mile trip, he would ease to a victory that would establish him as a major contender for Stayers’ Hurdle glory at the Cheltenham Festival.
