THE Champion Hurdle picture became a little clearer at the weekend, with Sir Gino and Lossiemouth both laying down strong markers for Cheltenham honours in March.

With the Constitution Hill conundrum rumbling on, it’s Lossiemouth who rightfully heads the market at 7/4. Even if a fully firing Constitution Hill does make it to Cheltenham, he will have the biggest task of his career in trying to give 7lb to this very talented mare.