Welsh Champion Hurdle to be run as a handicap
Ffos Las has announced the William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle will now be run as a limited handicap over two and a half miles, with an increase in prize money also confirmed.
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Whisky is the toast of Ffos Las
Oscar Whisky is set to join stablemate Binocular in the Stan James Champion Hurdle after winning the William Hill-sponsored Welsh version in great style at Ffos Las.
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Geraghty confident Oscar Whiskey will adapt
Barry Geraghty is convinced the drop to two miles will not be a problem for Oscar Whisky in the William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle at Ffos Las on Saturday.
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Welsh Champion off the cards
Officials at Ffos Las have revealed that the Welsh Champion Hurdle will not be run this year following the abandonment of the race last weekend.
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More disappointment for McCoy
Tony McCoy endured another frustrating afternoon chasing Sir Gordon Richards's record-breaking 269 winners in a season at Chepstow today when partnering only one success aboard Carandrew.