'He's got an outstanding chance' - the Saturday Jury on the big-race action
Who wins the big rematch in the Long Walk Hurdle?
Bobby Beevers, SIS/Raceday presenter It’s very close between the top two in the market, but Thyme Hill just gets my vote over Paisley Park. With what we’ve seen from him over hurdles, he’s one to keep on side and I think he’ll win again at Ascot.
Allan Byrne, Paddy Power It’s great to see Thyme Hill and Paisley Park after a cracking race at Newbury. Emma Lavelle would have been delighted to see Paisley Park bounce back from his disappointing run at Cheltenham and I’d side with him. He is 3lb better off with Thyme Hill here and, with a likely stronger pace to aim at, I think he will turn the tables.
Tom Collins, Racing Post tipster Although I respect Main Fact and Roksana, it does appear to be a rematch between Long Distance Hurdle one-two Thyme Hill and Paisley Park. My preference is for Paisley Park, who was said to be carrying plenty of condition at Newbury and did remarkably well to get within a length and a half of his younger rival, to whom he was giving 3lb. They’re off levels on Saturday.
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