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Should we expect a Champion Hurdle contender to emerge in the Greatwood?
Edwardstone (near side): could he emerge as a Champion Hurdle dark horse in the Greatwood Hurdle?Credit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)
3.00 Cheltenham
Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) | 2m½f | 4yo+ | ITV/RTV
This race went through a golden period in the 2000s when it garnered a reputation as an early-season Champion Hurdle trial.
It all started in 2002 when the gallant grey Rooster Booster stormed up the hill to score by nine lengths off top weight of 11st 12lb. He returned the following year as a runaway Champion Hurdle winner and the quality kept on coming.
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- The next Samcro or Sir Gerhard could be on show at Navan and trainers out to create history at Windsor
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