The Scottish Champion Hurdle is next on our list, but again it’s a handicap so I am at a loss to see how the winner can be called “Champion” if he or she is getting lumps of weight from the second?
With half the field running from out of the handicap (carrying more than they should do) this ought to be fairly easy to solve – if only that was true!
Tellherthename wasn’t beaten that far at Cheltenham in the County Hurdle considering how far off the pace he raced early on, and I can see why he trades as favourite as I write, but it’s time to look for a bit of better (each way) value this Saturday.
Captain Hugo remains a work in progress having won three of his five starts over hurdles, and as he only does just about enough at the finish, he could still be ahead of the handicapper.
Put up 6lb for his latest win at Keslon that does look punitive at first glance, but I get the feeling there is more to come from the six-year-old, and today could be his day in the limelight.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1/2pt Each Way Captain Hugo 2.20pm Ayr 5/1 bet365 and William Hill