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Honeysuckle connections give big hint Champion Hurdle is this year's plan

The connections of superstar mare Honeysuckle are seriously considering a tilt at the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Honeysuckle will put her unbeaten record on the line again next Saturday when she defends her Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle crown.

Last season the seven-year-old went on to beat Benie Des Dieux in the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March, but this year connections are seriously considering a tilt at Champion Hurdle glory.

Owner Kenny Alexander's racing manager, Peter Molony Molony said: "Henry says she's in good form and we're very excited to see her run again.

"With every run she has she's risking her unbeaten record, but she owes us nothing and has been fantastic. Please God she'll run a good race for us.

"Last year we were 90 per cent Mares' Hurdle and 10 per cent Champion Hurdle. This year, we're probably leaning a little bit more towards the Champion, but we'll see.

"Next week will tell a lot."

Boylesports currently make Honeysuckle a 14/1 shot for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

The market is headed by the JP McManus-owned defending champion Epatante.

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