Champion Hurdle the aim for Not So Sleepy after Betfair Exchange Trophy romp

Not So Sleepy: was an impressive winner under Jonathan BurkeCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Hughie Morrison is optimistic Not So Sleepy can match the achievements of former stable star Marble Arch after he obliterated his rivals in the Betfair Exchange Trophy.

The 9-2 joint-favourite showed eyecatching speed to burst clear of his rivals under Jonathan Burke and win by nine lengths, prompting talk of the Unibet Champion Hurdle, for which he is a general 66-1 shot.

Not So Sleepy looks set to take the same route as Marble Arch and be aimed at the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury in February, for which he is rated an 8-1 chance with the sponsor.

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Published on 21 December 2019inReports

Last updated 19:21, 21 December 2019

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