Champion Hurdle regular set for belated chase debut

The New One: popular hurdler is all set to switch to fencesCredit: Edward Whitaker

Nigel Twiston-Davies yesterday revealed an exciting plan to run Champion Hurdle regular The New One over fences, with the dual Grade 1-winning hurdler reportedly showing zest in his schooling sessions at home.

Fourth to Annie Power in his third consecutive Champion Hurdle in March, The New One had been expected to stick to what he knows best this season but the eight-year-old has convinced connections to try something new and his 26th career start is set to be his first over fences.

"We're actually going to run him in a novice chase," said Twiston-Davies. "I don't know where yet but I'm keen on it.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 4 October 2016inNews

Last updated 15:18, 4 October 2016

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