midfield, pushed along briefly after 4 out, headway after 3 out, close up when squeezed for room after 2 out, switched right flat, ran on strongly to lead close home
3 17:25 Ayr 02 Apr 2022
Coral Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4YO plus)
2m Good to Soft (Good in places)
keen in midfield, restrained towards rear 4th, headway between horses 3 out, close up 2 out, led approaching last, narrow advantage flat, headed close home
prominent, ridden to lead before 2 out, headed before last, still close up flat, no extra close home
pulled hard in rear, travelled strongly on outside 3 out, in touch 2 out, faded before last
in rear, ridden in last 3 out, ran on under pressure before last, never dangerous
pressed leader, led 4th, headed before 2 out, weakening when not fluent last, no extra
led, headed 4th, close up 3 out, ridden and weakened 2 out,
held up towards rear, jumped right 3rd, midfield 4th, headway to chase leaders 3 out, not fluent 2 out, weakened quickly
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Good | 9 | Milkwood | 7 | 11 6 | 142 | 2-14303 | 30 days | N Mulholland (405 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 3/ 1 | 3:43.80 | |
| 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 | Seamus 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 |