Buck's and Harry could clash in Long Walk Big Buck's and Diamond Harry look set for an enthralling clash after featuring among 11 confirmations for the BGC Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot on Saturday. Last season's World Hurdle hero Big Buck's made an effortless return to action in the Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury, winning the Grade Two contest hard on the bridle. Grade One-winning novice Diamond Harry also made an impressive comeback as he defied top-weight in Haydock's Timeform Betfair Racing Club "Fixed Brush" Handicap Hurdle, tempting connections to stay over timber rather than go over the larger obstacles. Alan King has left in both Karabak, second only to Zaynar in last month's Coral Ascot Hurdle, as well as 2008 Champion Hurdle hero Katchit. Ascot specialist Lough Derg won this in 2007 and is set to line up again for David Pipe, while the in-form Nicky Henderson team could saddle Sentry Duty. West Yorkshire Hurdle winner Fair Along and talented mare Whiteoak are other interesting contenders, while Kayf Aramis, Viper and Sweetheart complete the field.
