Last year’s Champion Hurdle winner Sublimity is set to go off as favourite for his reappearance in the Boylesports International Hurdle on Saturday but the jury is still out on him in many quarters and he should come on for the run so makes no appeal in the betting for Saturday or for Cheltenham at this stage (should drift after this race).

One who appeals is Triumph Hurdle winner Katchit. Punjabi’s proximity to Katchit at Cheltenham and Aintree last season suggest that Katchit is at least ten lengths better at Cheltenham. If that’s anywhere near the case then Katchit will take all the beating on Saturday which will be his third run of the season. He will hold a fitness edge over half of his rivals and can be backed at 5/1 with Paddy Power for Saturday’s race and 9/1 with Coral for the Champion Hurdle itself. A win would see him cut to about 5/1 for the Champion Hurdle with an impressive victory taking off another point or two. The recommendation at this stage would be to back him each way for Saturday (looks sure to be in the frame) and have a win bet for the Champion Hurdle. At the very least you should be able to lay off next week for a nice profit.