By Simon Jackson. Paul Nicholls has a strong hand in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle where he saddles joint-favourites Saphir Du Rheu and Zarkandar in the three mile staying-hurdlers’ championship on Thursday. Zarkandar, a half-brother to the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Zarkava, landed the Triumph Hurdle in 2011 and surged to the forefront…
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…
