The opening race of the 2009 Aintree Festival Big Buck’s 7-2 (from 4) strengthened his position at the head of the 2010 World Hurdle with Stan James after his thrilling victory over gallant runner-up Mighty Man (20-1) in The John Smith’s Liverpool Hurdle.
The Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices’ Hurdle saw Walkon improve on his second in the Triumph Hurdle to Zaynar at this year’s Cheltenham Festival and the Alan King-trained gelding is now 10-1 (from 16) for the 2010 Champion Hurdle.
2010 World Hurdle, Cheltenham. EW: ¼ 1,2,3 Big Buck’s 7-2 (from 4), Punchestowns 4, Kasbah Bliss 6, Mikael D’Haguenet 6, Karabak 10, Pride Of Dulcote 10, 12-1 bar
2010 Champion Hurdle, Cheltenham. EW: ¼ 1,2,3 Binocular 5, Hurricane Fly 6, Celestial Halo 8, Walkon 10 (from 16), Punjabi 12, Zaynar 12, 14-1 bar.
The John Smith’s Grand National Market Movers My Will 7 (from 8), Butler’s Cabin 9 (from 10), Rambling Minster 9 (from 10), Himalayan Trail 25 (from 33)
The John Smith’s Grand National, Aintree. Saturday 4th April EW: ¼ 1,2,3,4,5 NON-RUNNER NO BET My Will 7 (from 8), Butler’s Cabin 9 (from 10), Rambling Minster 9 (from 10), State Of Play 12, Black Apalachi 14, Hear The Echo 14, 16-1 bar
