Sir Anthony McCoy and Noel Fehily with expert insight on an open Champion Hurdle

Jonjo O'Neill and Paul Carberry also give their thoughts

Noel Fehily: won the 2017 Champion Hurdle on Buveur D'AirCredit: Edward Whitaker

With the likes of Klassical Dream, Saldier and dual winner Buveur D'Air all absent, this year's Unibet Champion Hurdle is one of the most open in years. Andrew King and David Jennings catch up with four top former jockeys as they give their verdict for the opening day Cheltenham Festival showpiece on March 10.

Sir Anthony McCoy, winner on Make A Stand in 1997, Brave Inca in 2006 and Binocular in 2010

You need to have the full package to win the Champion Hurdle as it is called that for a reason. Horses who win the race are blessed with plenty of speed and a lot of stamina.

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Andrew King

Published on 13 February 2020inNews

Last updated 18:46, 13 February 2020

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