14:25 Ayr

I’m hoping this will be L’EAU DU SUD’s day in the sun. This 6yo has really taken his form up a few notches recently chasing home Iberico Lord in the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and then going down just a length to Absurde in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival last month. He is 3lb higher here but isn’t done improving yet and with a bit of luck will land a valuable pot for his trainer to help in the trainers championship. I think he’ll love a well-run 2 miles around this track and it is no surprise to see him favourite. Favour And Fortune is still capable of better and wasn’t disgraced in the Supreme behind Slade Steel so looks the biggest danger. Benson isn’t straightforward but might be a big price to hit the frame.

L'Eau Du Sud - 1pt @ 4/1