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.

Hughes hoping lightning can strike twice in Cesarewitch

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.

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