Dog & Bachasson on course for rematch Stablemates Long Dog and Bachasson, first and second respectively in the Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse, are on course to meet again at Leopardstown over Christmas. The former has won five of his six starts over hurdles, while Bachasson met with his first defeat in five runs for Willie Mullins since joining the yard from France. Long Dog and Bachasson are now set to renew rivalry in the Paddy Power Future Champions Novice Hurdle on December 27. "I think Long Dog and Bachasson will meet again at Christmas," said Mullins. "They are only likely to be the same horses from Fairyhouse at Leopardstown, unless something comes over from England."
