At the 5 day declaration stage - the Champion Hurdle will be contested by upto 12 horses. And what a stellar field - One of the best of the Festival.

Binocular
Brampour
Celestial Halo
Hurricane Fly
Kalann
Olofi
Oscars Well
Overturn
Rock On Rugby
Thousand Stars
Zaidpour
Zarkandar (Bet after he won the Triumph last year)

Not long to go now.

Still can't see past the Hurricane someone may need to run the race of their lives to beat him.

For Non Stop for me in the Jewson. Been very impressed with him this year, only just behind Al Ferof and then a good win last time out.

I can see Zarkandar really challenging, if he can get a length or two up going up the hill then he might just be able to fend Hurricane Fly off.

Can't see Zarkandar running wants a bog to be at his best.

Boob^ meant Zaidpour.

Laddies 4/6 on Quevega til 7pm, just had a bit more on - will be hitting the whiskey if she gets beat at this rate!

One thing or another has prevented me from making my annual trip to the Festival this year, however this race alone is tempting me into a day trip.

I'm going Tues and Thurs.

Thought i'd have to miss the Tuesday, Not anymore.

Zarkandar needs to find 14lbs on figures to get involved which is tough ask.

One thing is for sure with a clear round like last year the Fly will be there coming down to the last with Ruby just waiting to push the button...

And Quevega too....

Hopefully there'll be some big celebrations taking place back at Closutton on Tuesday night.

invictus might not be running next week, injured

grumeti supposed to be improving after being lame earlier this week