Hugo Merienne

French stayers set to take on Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle

Henri Le Farceur is unexpectedly added to the Paddy Power Stayers' Hurdle competition, as French trainer Hugo Merienne and horse owner Nicolas de Lageneste form an ambitious plan.

Cheltenham ruled out for leading French juvenile St Donats

Top French juvenile St Donats has been scratched from the Triumph Hurdle with Hugo Merienne preferring to complete the four-year-old’s preparations for the Prix Alain du Breil closer to home.