Boston Bob back with a bang at Punchestown

Updated: Tuesday, 31 Dec 2013 17:08 | Comments Boston Bob's next run could be in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on 25 January Boston Bob could be a fascinating challenger to the mighty Big Buck's in Cheltenham's Cleeve Hurdle after a most impressive comeback victory at Punchestown. Four-times World Hurdle hero Big Buck's was unable to defend his crown in the staying showpiece last March after missing much of the season through injury, but he is close to a comeback, with the Cleeve his intended starting point on 25 January. Not unlike Paul Nicholls' stable star, the Willie Mullins-trained Boston Bob reverted back to the smaller obstacles after ending last season with falls at the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals. Sent off the 8-11 favourite