Brilliant Ballymore winner Impaire Et Passe set for Fairyhouse clash with Teahupoo in Hatton's Grace

Paul Townend riding Impaire Et Passe clear the last to win the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle

Impaire Et Passe: set to make his return to action at Fairyhouse on SundayCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Twenty-four hours after seeing Constitution Hill strut his stuff at Newcastle, we will get a glimpse of his biggest danger in the 2024 Champion Hurdle according to the market as Willie Mullins has confirmed the unbeaten Impaire Et Passe is bang on course for the Bar One Racing Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

The brilliant Ballymore Novices' Hurdle winner of last season, who is 4-6 with Paddy Power to make a winning reappearance, will also be joined by his Grade 1-winning stable companion Ashroe Diamond as seven horses stood their ground for the Grade 1 at the five-day stage.

Impaire Et Passe is 4-1 with sponsors Unibet for the Champion Hurdle and, after State Man made a flawless return to action in the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown on Saturday, the baton will be handed over to his younger stablemate to try and frighten the Constitution Hill camp further.

Read the full story

Read award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing, with exclusive news, interviews, columns, investigations, stable tours and subscriber-only emails.

Subscribe to unlock

Racing Post digital newspaper (worth over £100 per month)
Award-winning journalism from the best writers in racing
Expert tips from the likes of Tom Segal and Paul Kealy
Replays and results analysis from all UK and Irish racecourses
Form study tools including the Pro Card and Horse Tracker
Extensive archive of statistics covering horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, pedigree and sales data

Already a subscriber?Log in

David JenningsDeputy Ireland editor

Published on 28 November 2023inIreland

Last updated 18:30, 28 November 2023

Copy