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Cinders And Ashes fired up for Champion charge says Donald McCain

Image: Cinders And Ashes: Fancied to run well

Donald McCain is adamant forgotten horse Cinders And Ashes has a "massive each-way chance" in the Stan James Champion Hurdle at next month's Cheltenham Festival.

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"We've been second in the last two Champion Hurdles and while the other two lads (Peddlers Cross and Overturn) had to be ridden very prominently because we were taking a chance over two miles, this horse has a bit more tactical speed and he switches off and relaxes. "When he's had his ground the form is there. "He will be ready to go and he has a massive each-way chance. "You'll see a completely different horse come Champion Hurdle day."