Nick Watts tipped last season's Champion Hurdle winner at 100-1 - now he's stepping in again with this 25-1 shot
Golden Ace and drama seem to go hand in hand, although she is always the innocent bystander while events happen around her.
Saturday's Fighting Fifth was eerily reminiscent of the Champion Hurdle win last season that did this column such a favour, with Constitution Hill departing early and The New Lion coming down two out when in front but by no means certain to win.
The upshot is that Lossiemouth is now a top-priced 2-1 favourite for the Champion Hurdle, The New Lion has been pushed out to 4-1, Constitution Hill is 10-1 and Golden Ace has been trimmed into a top price of 14-1 with Ladbrokes.
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