Rock on Ruby trained by Paul Nicholls and Overturn trained by Donald McCain Jnr slip the field in the 2012 Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival and they aren't coming back to it. Hot favourite Hurricane Fly, McCoy on Binocular and other trail in the wake of the 9/1 and 20/1 shots as Noel Fehily and Jason Maguire kick for home.
The action and sense of urgency; and heads of the two principal horses are beautifully captured in oils by artist David Dent.
Date: 24/09/2012