TimeformBlog

Hurricane Fly is an outstanding hurdler who has won on 12 of his 15 starts (including this race last term). Not at best when third to Rock On Ruby in Champion Hurdle last time, but still the one to beat here.

The Real Article is a very smart hurdler who won 3 times before turn of year, including Grade 2 WKD Hurdle at Down Royal. Below form on last 2 starts, though, and must improve to trouble the principals.

Thousand Stars is a high-class hurdler who won French Champion Hurdle in June prior to landing Morgiana Hurdle here in November. Back to best when second to Oscar Whisky at Aintree last time and respected.

Zaidpour was successful on his first 4 starts this term prior to finishing eighth to Rock On Ruby in Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Very smart sort, but looks destined for minor honours here.

Quevega is a very smart mare who has landed the last 4 renewals of the David Nicholson Mares hurdle at Cheltenham and the last 2 runnings of the World Series Hurdle here. Engaged 17:30 here yesterday.

Timeform 1-2-3:
1. Hurricane Fly
2. Thousand Stars
3. Zaidpour

Timeform View: A small field and the outstanding Hurricane Fly is a confident selection to resume winning ways, having been below-par in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last time. Thousand Stars is taken to once again chase home his illustrious stable-mate and Zaidpour can complete a 1-2-3 for Willie Mullins.

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