Mullins-trained Champion Hurdle prospect sets the standard in top novice event

There are six runners in the novice event. State Man, Three Stripe Life, Deploy The Getaway and Kilcruit are the main contenders. Flame Bearer steps up to Grade 1 company for the first time. Istabraq is among the roll of honour.   State man is short as 14-1 with some firms. Paul Townend has elected to ride him over Supreme third Kil cruit and Deploy the Get away.

Mullins-trained Champion Hurdle prospect sets the standard in top novice event. Pat Doyle relishing time in the spotlight with hot prospect Flame Bearer. Doyle is famous for blooding the likes of First Lieutenant, Shattered Love, Death Duty, No More Heroes and Brindisi Breeze.

Mullins-trained Champion Hurdle prospect sets the standard in top novice event. State Man won the County Huddle at Cheltenham. Gordon Elliott's trainer of Three Stripe Life has had a great season and has done nothing but improve.

Mullins-trained Champion Hurdle prospect sets the standard in top novice event.

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