Matheson Hurdle: State Man enhances Champion Hurdle credentials with Leopardstown success
State Man won the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown. Constitution Hill is favourite to win the Champion HURDLE at Cheltenham in March. State Man and his stablemate Vauban are also favourites for the race. Sharjah finished third. Willie Mullins is planning to take State man to the Dublin Racing Festival. Stateman and Vaubsun could meet at the latter event. The winner of the event could also take on Honeysuckle. She is a champion hurdler. It was the first start for Vaubians. He is only four years old.
