Hot Hughes claims Bath four-timer

Richard Hughes’ quest to be crowned champion jockey received a significant boost as he completed a 251.5-1 four-timer at Bath yesterday.

Although he trailed home last of seven runners aboard outsider Lady Calantha in the opening contest of the afternoon, Hughes collected the next four races to cut the deficit on Ryan Moore to just three winners.

The rider firstly struck on 11-8 favourite Waspy in the Freebets.co.uk Freebets Handicap and doubled up on the Richard Hannon-trained 7-2 chance Dynastic in the Freebets.co.uk Free Mobile Betting Handicap.