Edgardo Sol facing strong opposition in Isle of Skye Blended Whisky Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr
Edgardo Sol has an obvious chance to win Isle of Skye Blended Whisky Scottish Champion Hurdle, but it would be a mighty difficult trip for him at Ayr this weekend.
Paul Nicholls’ gelding will have to crush some big names in order to script the victory in the Grade 2 event. According to the schedule, the 2-mile meeting will be started at 14:50 GMT.
There will be 10 fast and furious runners battling for a cash prize of £22,780. Their names are: Edgardo Sol, Charm School, Petit Robin, Raya Star, Red Merlin, Tetlami, Desert Cry, Local Hero, Clerk´s Choice and Megastar.
Edgardo Sol is likely to earn the highest starting price, but there is no shortage of alternatives. With many talented runners in the line-up, an upset can easily be expected.
In order to finish first on the podium, Edgardo Sol will have to replicate what he did at Aintree earlier this month. Ridden by Ruby Walsh, he sealed the top position by 14 lengths in the Grade 3 matalan.co.uk Red Rum Handicap
Chase.
With such a massive win under his belt, Nicholls’ trainee is all set to earn another victory for his connections. However, his supporters cannot afford to take things lightly, as there are a few dangerous contestants in the
line-up.
Charm School won two of his last three races. At the start of last month, the seven-year-old crushed his rivals in the Emma Lavelle Racing Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Newbury.
Similarly, Red Merlin is full of spirit following his four consecutive triumphs. After completing his hat-trick in April last year, the seven-year-old went for a long vocation.
Donald McCain’s trainee made his return with a huge bang last month. Under Jason Maguire, the maverick runner bagged the first position by a nose in the Hadrian Air Conditioning Handicap Hurdle at Newcastle.
Today’s race revolves around Edgardo Sol, but Red Merlin and Charm School cannot be ignored. Both runners in winning mood and thus, an upset cannot be discarded.
Let’s see how Nicholls’ trainee stops his rivals from spoiling his party. We wish the best of luck to everyone.
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