A good start is half the battle for Hurricane Fly

I thought it was gas as bookmakers’ representatives, literally, fell over themselves attempting to better each other with reaction to Hurricane Fly’s success in last Sunday’s Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

What’s so funny is that they continue to delude themselves that punters actually care. Too many have been humiliated at counters to pay any heed to that lot.

Generally speaking they were inclined to push out Hurricane Fly for the Champion Hurdle, a typical response being 6-1 from 5s.