Hughes hoping lightning can strike twice in Cesarewitch

Champion jockey-elect Richard Hughes is hoping lightning can strike twice in the Betfred Cesarewitch at Newmarket today.

Just like Frankie Dettori 12 months ago, Hughes, a veteran of the weighing room, is without a win in the famous handicap.

But in George Baker’s Martyr, whom he used to ride when he was trained as a younger horse by Richard Hannon, Hughes believes he has the perfect candidate for the marathon event.