article_snippet: And Thursday might be that day as the Hughes-trained Lieutenant Colonel is 8-1 third favourite for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle, while The Tullow Tank is no forlorn hope in the opening JLT Novices’ Chase.
article_snippet: The hand of Dessie is also very much behind the path steered by Lieutenant Colonel this season.
article_snippet: Lieutenant Colonel had always wanted a six-year-old Lieutenant Colonel felt was some way off maturity to have another season over hurdles
article_snippet: so, after Lieutenant Colonel was beaten in Lieutenant Colonel first steeplechase at Naas in November
article_snippet: , Sandra was delighted when Lieutenant Colonel owners, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary and Lieutenant Colonel racing manager brother Eddie, suggested Lieutenant Colonel switch back to the smaller obstacles.
article_snippet: Hughes fits first-time cheekpieces on Lieutenant Colonel, who will be ridden by Bryan Cooper, and is also optimistic The Tullow Tank will run well.
highlights_snippet: Lieutenant Colonel is 8-1 joint-favourite for the Ladbrokes World Hurdle .