Harchibald Likely To Tackle Bula Harchibald appears a likely starter in Saturday´s totesport Bula Hurdle at Cheltenham after satisfying Noel Meade in a crucial piece of work on the gallops. The County Meath trainer has not given his star hurdler the complete go-ahead for the Grade Two contest, but he looks set to run if he can book him a ticket across the Irish Sea. 'He looks likely to travel if the ground stays right and if I can get the travel arrangements worked out in time,' said Meade. 'He worked well this morning. He did a piece on the grass and I was pleased with it.' Harchibald will be returning to Prestbury Park for the first time since his narrow eclipse in the Champion Hurdle. The six-year-old scored at Tipperary in October but lost out in controversial circumstances at Punchestown last time when he was squeezed up on the rails. Jockey Paul Carberry was banned for his riding of the horse that day, but will be free to partner him on Saturday after his suspension was reduced.? PA Sport
