By Simon Jackson. Leading racehorse owner Andy Stewart is extending his connection with Cheltenham Racecourse by sponsoring a race on the first day of this year’s Cheltenham Festival. Stewart, possibly best known in racing circles as the owner of four-time Ladbrokes World Hurdle winner Big Buck’s who was retired last year, will sponsor the Listed…
By Simon Jackson The Jonjo O’Neill-trained 15-2 shot More Of That caused an upset of sorts when landing the Ladbrokes World Hurdle, the feature race on the third day of the Cheltenham Festival. The three mile stayers’ hurdle had been billed as a showdown between Annie Power, who went into the race unbeaten in 10…
By Simon Jackson Paul Nicholls has said that Big Buck’s is his best chance at the Cheltenham Festival this year, despite the four-time World Hurdle winner finishing third on his comeback in the Cleeve Hurdle. The 11-year-old had been sidelined with a tendon injury since December 2012, soon after extending his unbeaten run to 18 with an…
By Simon Jackson Sam Twiston-Davies has admitted that he “can’t wait” to ride Big Buck’s for the first time in a race when he contests the galliardhomes.com Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday. The jockey was earlier this month confirmed as the rider of the four time World Hurdle winner who returns to action for…
