Diamond Harry is in the midst of a campaign that Duffy is hopeful will culminate in the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

The owner’s only query going into the King George VI Chase on December 26, 2011, is the way of going.

“The question is will he go right-handed round Kempton as he’s always gone left-handed before,” said Duffy.

“That’s not because we’ve avoided going the other way round. That’s the way it’s turned out.

“We don’t know the answer. He jumps straight enough, but he might prefer a galloping track like Haydock and Newbury. Kempton’s a tighter track.”

Duffy is hoping the track will have a bit of give come Saturday’s King George VI Chase.

“He’d obviously like the ground to be soft. If it is, it would suit him. The ground might be good to soft, I’d expect, but we don’t know,” he said.

“Ultimately if he gets placed behind horses like Kauto Star, Master Minded and Long Run, and if he finishes close up to them, then you’d say he’s run well.”

The owner said he was extremely grateful to have a horse as talented as Diamond harry.

“It’s a dream having a horse good enough to run in races like this. Anything he does is a bonus because we are still aiming at the Gold Cup,” Duffy said.

“We still hope to go for that, but we’re taking one race at a time for our old friend and let’s just hope he gets around safely and does himself justice.”

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Derham, who is just 17-years-old, steered Brampour to win the race by two and a half lengths ahead of second place-getter Olofi.

The young jockey was given the ride by his uncle, Paul Nicholls, who trains Brampour.

“It’s unreal. I’m very, very lucky that Paul and the owners have let me ride this horse,” Derham said.

“I was flat-out all the way but then he picked up.

“Paul has been so good to me, even when I was young, and to do it for him is so unbelievable.”

Nicholls was impressed with his nephew’s magnificent ride.

“It’s a lot to ask of a 17-year-old, but that was some ride,” Nicholls said.

“I always said to him that he’s not going to get chances just because he’s my nephew, but he’s incredibly fit, he works hard, and he’s just one of the lads.

“I thought the horse would come on for his first run, but he’s made a massive improvement.”

Brampour is now expected to run in the Stan James Hurdle next month.

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Big Buck’s will attempt to make it three wins in consecutive years when he lines up in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham on Thursday.

Having won the race in 2009 and 2010 Big Buck’s will attempt to create history by becoming the first horse to win the race three years in a row.

Having won its last ten consecutive races, Big Buck’s will go around at even money odds and is sure to be one of the shortest priced favourites of the Cheltenham carnival.

Ruby Walsh, who has not ridden Big Buck’s at its last two starts will be back in the saddle on Thursday and will be looking to create his own piece of history by becoming the first jockey to win the World Hurdle three times in a row.

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Grands Crus looks the most likely to cause and upset and has been a clear second pick in the betting at 3/1. The lightly raced six year old, who is the winner of four from six over the jumps was a last winner over the three mile journey at Cheltenham at should prove to be the biggest threat to Big Buck’s.

Grands Crus has won his last two starts by ten lengths and is gaining support to end the run of Big Buck’s in the World Hurdle. Although none of the horses he has beaten are anywhere near the class of Big Buck’s, such has been his dominance in these wins that many are predicting the David Pipe trained gelding to be Big Buck’s sternest test to date.

Irish trainer Willie Mullins will saddle up two horses in an attempt to win his first World Hurdle. Mourad (10/1) and Fiveforthree (14/1) are the two best backed runners outside of the two favourites.

Mourad has won his last two starts in Grade 2 hurdles after coming back from a long break. He is also Grade 1 placed in a three mile hurdle event.

Fiveforthree was an impressive four length winner last start at Punchestown. Although competing in a lower grade it was his first start in almost two years. As a Grade 1 hurdle winner over the three miles you cannot rule him out, however it is hard to see him beating the favourites who have a significant fitness edge over him.

Such is the dominance of Big Buck’s, there are nine horses ranked 33/1 or longer. Of the long-shots Restless Harry looks the one best placed for an upset. He has run third behind race favourites Big Buck’s and Grands Crus at his previous two starts. He looks a place chance at best.

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Although there is never a sure thing on a race track it is worth noting that favourites have an enviable record in this race. Since the year 2000 seven horses that were odds on in the betting have won.

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The 2011 edition of the Champion Hurdle sees a field of 11 top quality hurdlers go around in what is the final leg of the Stan James Road to Cheltenham.

2010 champion Binocular has been ruled out of the race after it was revealed that a drug used to cure a skin condition did not leave its system in time, and he would have been at risk of returning a positive swab.

We are left with an eleven horse field to contest the Grade One classic which kicks off the Cheltenham carnival of racing.

Three horses stand out in the betting with Menorah (10/3), Hurricane Fly (7/2) and the undefeated Peddlers Cross (4/1) dominating the market.

The Philip Hobbs trained Menorah is a slight favourite for the 2011 champion hurdle. Menorah has won 6 of 9 starts and finished second in its other three starts. As a three time winner over the course and distance the team has every right to be confident.

Hurricane Fly will race outside of Ireland for the first time in a bid to make it five straight wins. Going to Cheltenham for the first time is a concern, however winning form is good form and he has won 7 of 8 at this journey.

Peddlers Cross puts its undefeated streak on the line in the Cheltenham Champion Hurdle. Winner of the grade one Fighting Fifth last year, Peddlers Cross maintained its perfect record by winning at Kelso by 11 lengths on February 17.

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Of the other runners Dunguib and Oscar Whiskey have attracted some support, both ranking as 8/1 chances. Dunguib was a first up winner over 2 miles, however it is hard to see it turning the tables on Hurricane Fly, who finished 15 lengths ahead of Dunguib the last time the two met.

After having ante-post favourite Binocular scratched Nicky Henderson will saddle up Oscar Whiskey. Oscar Whiskey is the winner of six from seven career starts and could represent value as his only career start in a grade one saw him finish four lengths behind Menorah in last year’s Grade one Supreme novice hurdle over the Champion hurdle track and distance.

The other runners are quoted at double figure odds, with last year’s runner-up, Khyber Kim listed as an 11/1 outsider.  After starting in the Christmas hurdle as a 5/2 shot, punters have shied away from the Nigel Twiston Davis trained horse as he finished some 13 lengths back at his previous start.

The other runners are Millie Chief (16/1), Thousand Stars (20/1), Overturn (40/1), Clerks Choice (50/1) and Bygones of Bird is rated a 250/1 chance. It is hard to see these runners overcoming their more fancied rivals, however there is no such thing as a sure thing on a race track.

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