14:25 Ayr 18 Apr 2021
Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle
Limited Handicap | Grade 2 | GBB Race | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner £22,780 - 9 ran
held up towards rear, smooth headway 3 out, led last, quickened clear flat
2nd or 3rd, closed on leader from 5th, not fluent 4 out, led after 3 out, headed last, not pace of winner flat
jumped right, 2nd or 3rd, closed on leader from 5th, every chance last, not pace of winner flat, kept on
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd or 5th, closed 4 out, hung left before 2 out, disputing close 3rd when mistake last, weakened flat
led, jumped right 1st, clear after 3rd, bad mistake next, reduced lead after 5th, headed 3 out, weakened from next
held up in rear, tried to close 3 out, no impression
mid-division, not fluent 5th, shaken up before 3 out, soon weakened
mid-division, closed 4 out, outpaced next, soon weakened
prominent, not fluent and lost place 2nd, behind 5th, pulled up before 3 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | £4.57 |
| CSF | £27.13 (3, 7) |
| Tricast | £115.80 (3, 7, 6) |
| Win | £3.80 (3) |
| Place | £1.60 (3), £2.10 (7), £1.90 (6) |
| Swinger | £4.00 (3, 6), £6.10 (3, 7), £8.70 (6, 7) |
| Exacta | £20.20 (3, 7) |
| Trifecta | £152.80 (3, 7, 6) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Good | 14 | Verdana Blue | 7 | 11 10 | 154 | 1421-25 | 32 days | N Henderson (358 miles) | Connor Brace | 4/ 1 | 3:39.20 | |
| 2018 | Good | 16 | Midnight Shadow | 5 | 10 4 | 134 | 1222U7 | 8 days | Sue Smith (187 miles) | Danny Cook | 25/ 1 | 3:41.90 | |
| 2017 | Good to Soft | 16 | Chesterfield | 7 | 10 12 | 143 | 1F-8021 | 14 days | J W Mullins (396 miles) | Daniel Sansom | 12/ 1 | 3:43.50 | |
| 2016 | Good to Soft | 13 | Ch'tibello | 5 | 11 1 | 135 | 51-223 | 142 days | D Skelton (300 miles) | Harry Skelton | 8/ 1 | 3:51.39 | |
| 2015 | Good | 14 | Cheltenian | 9 | 10 13 | 146 | P4-3328 | 36 days | P Hobbs (365 miles) | Richard Johnson | 10/ 1 | 3:39.51 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 11 | Cockney Sparrow | 5 | 10 4 | 148 | 2112F5 | 32 days | J J Quinn (212 miles) | Dean Pratt | 12/ 1 | 3:50.15 | |
| 2013 | Good | 8 | Court Minstrel | 6 | 10 12 | 141 | 14-1341 | 20 days | E Williams (397 miles) | Adam Wedge | 4/ 1 | 3:45.20 | |
| 2012 | Good | 10 | Raya Star | 6 | 11 6 | 143 | 213130 | 36 days | A King (379 miles) | R Thornton | 15/ 2 | 3:38.10 | |
| 2011 | Good | 9 | Sanctuaire | 5 | 10 8 | 144 | 113-F37 | 86 days | P Nicholls (403 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 2 | 3:37.60 | |
| 2010 | Good | 12 | Overturn | 6 | 10 7 | 130 | 443211 | 23 days | D McCain (196 miles) | Timmy Murphy | 4/ 1 | 3:42.66 | |
| 2009 | Good | 14 | Noble Alan | 6 | 10 5 | 139 | 421-120 | 119 days | N Richards (116 miles) | D Condon | 17/ 2 | 3:36.80 | |
| 2008 | Good | 16 | Border Castle | 7 | 10 4 | 140 | 5-06201 | 26 days | A Haynes (391 miles) | Nick Scholfield | 40/ 1 | 3:34.40 | |
| 2007 | Good to Firm | 8 | Emmpat | 9 | 10 7 | 133 | 046101 | 11 days | C F Swan | D J Casey | 10/ 3 | 3:43.20 | |
| 2006 | Good | 9 | Noble Request | 5 | 10 9 | 143 | 5-77122 | 14 days | P Hobbs (365 miles) | Richard Johnson | 7/ 2 | 3:47.10 | |
| 2005 | Good | 13 | Genghis | 6 | 10 11 | 137 | 266111 | 7 days | P Bowen (444 miles) | A P McCoy | 5/ 2 | 3:38.70 | |
| 2004 | Good to Soft | 12 | Copeland | 9 | 10 4 | 141 | 2-34030 | 16 days | M Pipe (377 miles) | Jamie Moore | 8/ 1 | 3:43.40 | |
| 2003 | Good | 5 | In Contrast | 7 | 10 13 | 146 | 1-3F346 | 32 days | P Hobbs (365 miles) | Richard Johnson | 2/ 1 | 3:38.50 | |
| 2002 | Good | 5 | Milligan | 7 | 10 8 | 141 | 204403 | 14 days | V Williams (285 miles) | Norman Williamson | 2/ 1 | 3:38.20 | |
| 2001 | Good to Firm | 12 | Ulundi | 6 | 10 4 | 132 | 52105-6 | 33 days | P Webber (334 miles) | D Gallagher | 16/ 1 | 3:35.56 |
