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Thu 03 Mar 2007Irish squad odds-on to capture ChampionNewsIt's just 1 to 2 about one of the 10-strong Irish team who remain in next week's Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle emerging best, as last year's principals are again being lined up for Tuesday's opening day festival highlight at CheltenhamSixteen horses stand their ground in the race, including ante-post favourite Detroit City from Philips Hobbs's yard.