Stan James Champion Hurdle, the highlight of Centenary Day at The Festival on Tuesday, March 15.
Binocular racing-images.co.uk
 |
The seven-year-old is the 5/2 favourite with Stan James to retain his crown having powered to a stunning three and a half length success over Khyber Kim (25/1 with Stan James) Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and made a winning return to action in the Cheltenham & Three Counties Club Hurdle at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day. If any of the quintet were to prevail and hand Henderson a sixth Stan James Champion Hurdle success on March 15, Centenary Day, it would make the master of Seven Barrows the most successful handler in the championship race’s history.
Menorah racing-images.co.uk
 |
Strong opposition to Binocular comes from last year’s Weatherbys Champion Bumper in 2009 but not seen out so far this season.
Mille Chief racing-images.co.uk
 |
more] |