Iktitaf On Course For Champion Hurdle Bid Iktitaf followed up his recent Irish Cesarewitch win with an easy victory back over hurdles at Punchestown today and Noel Meade´s charge is now quoted at 10-1 (from 12) for his overall target this season, the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle. With only three rivals, Iktitaf stalked leader Davenport Democrat until the last hurdle and then pulled away easily without looking tested. William Hill Bet - 2007 Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle: 4-1 Brave Inca, 7-1 Detroit City, Macs Joy, 9-1 Feathard Lady, 10-1 Asian Maze, Iktitaf (from 12), 12-1 Harchibald, 14-1 Hardy Eustace, 16-1 Straw Bear, 20-1 Noble Request, 25-1 Cuan Na Grai, Quatres Heures, 33-1 Arcalis, Desert Quest, 40-1 Wellbeing.
