Solwhit throws down Champion marker

SOLWHIT exploded clear from the final flight in yesterday’s Toshiba Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown and will now head to Cheltenham with all guns blazing.

Ladbrokes, however, were clearly unimpressed by his demolition job and he remained unchanged at 6-1 for the Champion Hurdle.

Others clearly believed, though, that it was a particularly smart display and Boylesports and Paddy Power have him as their 3-1 favourite, with William Hill offering 4-1 from 6’s.