Irish 4-6 For Champion Glory And 4-1 For 1-2-3

With 17 of the 28 entries, the Irish are in a fantastic position to dominate this years Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle for the third year in a row and William Hill make them a 4-6 chance to take the Champion Hurdle crown back over the Irish Sea once again.

The Leeds firm also think that a hattrick of 1-2-3's for Irish trained horses is on the cards and offer just 4-1 that they once again occupy the first three places home. Noel Meade, who has four of the 28 entries for the two mile highlight, is 3-1 with William Hill to win the race for the first time.

Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle Specials: Irish Trained Winner: 4-6, Irish Trainer 1-2-3: 4-1, Noel Meade Trained Winner: 3-1

Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle (William Hill Bet): 9-4 Detroit City, 10-3 Brave Inca (from 7-2), 8-1 Iktitaf (from 10), Macs Joy (from 10), 10-1 Hardy Eustace, 11-1 Straw Bear, 14-1 Harchibald, 16-1 Asian Maze (from 20), Feathard Lady, Jazz Messenger, 20-1 Acambo, Desert Quest (from 25), Noble Request, 33-1 Afsoun, Hide The Evidence, 50-1 Arcalis, Mister Hight, Newmill (doubtful), Quatre Heures, Sweet Wake, Tarlac, 66-1 Al Eile, 100-1 Kawagino, Overstrand, Silent Oscar, Sublimity, 500-1 Marble Garden (All Quoted, E/W 1/4 1,2,3)