Anticipation of a Honeysuckle v Constitution Hill clash in next season’s Champion Hurdle is already in full swing but Willie Mullins is building a team to muscle into the championship picture too.
The Triumph winner Vauban will test his credentials during Saturday’s Punchestown action in the big juvenile prize.
However State Man is already as low as 8-1 for the big race next March after graduating to Grade 1 success in Friday’s Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle.
Paul Townend’s mount made light of the jump from handicap class and added the festival prize to his County Hurdle victory at Cheltenham.
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- April 30, 2022
