Champ v Paisley Park round six: early festive treat with old favourites set to renew rivalry in the Long Walk

Paisley Park (left) and Champ set to renew their rivalry in the Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot

Paisley Park (left) and Champ are set to meet for the sixth time in Saturday's Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot Credit: Mark Cranham

One of jump racing's most captivating recent rivalries will be renewed for the sixth time on Saturday with old favourites Paisley Park and Champ set to once again serve up an early festive treat in Ascot's Howden Long Walk Hurdle.

The popular veterans have dominated this Grade 1, winning four of the last five runnings, with Paisley Park beating Champ and securing his third success when the race was run at Kempton last year.

That was the most recent instalment of a rivalry that began in the 2021 Long Walk, won by Champ following his switch back to hurdles, and the score now stands at 3-2 in favour of Paisley Park.

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Published on 17 December 2023inBritain

Last updated 18:00, 17 December 2023

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