THE focus this week is on the Stayers’ Hurdle after a weekend of change at the top of the markets following Gowran and Cheltenham trials.

Some opinions run down the race with no obvious standout contender but what a change it is from the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase and Ryanair to have such a wide open Grade 1. It could shape a race to pull one from the hat and wave it afterwards saying, how great am I to find a double figure winner.