SUE and Harvey Smith are better known for their long-distance steeplechasers but on Saturday at Ayr they scored a notable success over hurdles. Midnight Shadow, at 25/1, landed the QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle, a Grade 2 limited handicap.

Flashing Glance took them along, with A Hare Breath and Ch’Tibello well there for much of the way but Danny Cook sent Midnight Shadow to the front soon after three out and defied all challengers.