Miraculously, despite the fact that he was paralysed from the waist down and initially told by doctors that he would never walk again, through dedication, hard work and pioneering treatment in the UK and in Miami he has progressed to the stage where he can now get around with only the aid of a walking stick.

So inspiring is this story that Andy Stewart has decided to sponsor the opening race to the Cheltenham Festival and it is now named the Spinal Research Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Andy Stewart said: “For obvious reasons this is a cause close to my heart, and a high-profile sponsorship seemed a great opportunity to increase awareness of Spinal Research and highlight the great work that it does for victims of spinal injuries.”

For ante-post odds on the Spinal Research Supreme Novices’ Hurdle with Paddy Power see below…

1.30 Spinal Research Supreme Novices’ Hurdle 2m 1/2f

• Dunguib evens
• Menorah 8/1
• Rite Of Passage 12/1
• Oscar Whiskey 16/1
• General Miller 16/1
• Peddlers Cross 16/1
• Loosen My Load 20/1
• Pepe Simo 20/1
• Bellvano 20/1
• Quantitativeeasing 20/1
• Salden Licht 25/1
• Hollo Ladies 25/1
• Sweeps Hill 33/1
• Some Present 33/1
• Luska Lad 50/1

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