'I had a couple of pounds each-way at 100-1' - Coltherd dabble makes his day

Wednesday: Musselburgh

Silver Vision rewarded the faith of her connections when the 66-1 shot stayed on stoutly to take the 1m7½f juvenile hurdle under Derek Fox.

The Stuart Coltherd-trained filly had been beaten more than 22 lengths by My Brother Jack on her first start over hurdles in September, but wore down the long-time, Brian Hughes-ridden leader to reverse the form.

Silver Vision had been pulled up by the winning trainer’s son Sam due to a slipped saddle when last seen, but made up for that misfortune to the delight of Coltherd, who told Racing TV: “I had a couple of pounds each-way at 100-1, so it’s made the day.

“If you actually look at the form of her first run at Sedgefield, the horse that was just in front of her there [Vintage Valley] went on and won next time out, so I knew she’d improve. Did I think she’d win? Probably not, but I’ll take that.”

Co-owner Richard Binnie added: “Stuart told us he expected big things from this horse today and that’s what happened. I got 100-1, so I’m absolutely delighted.”

Danny McMenamin helped Coltherd complete a 602-1 double when steering Budarri, who was 24lb below his last winning mark, to success in the 2m handicap chase.

Flying Verse (yellow): completes a double for Brian HughesCredit: John Grossick

Hughes gained some compensation for missing out on My Brother Jack when landing the feature handicap chase on Flying Verse

Success on the David Dennis-trained veteran completed a double for the champion jockey, who had earlier helped General Officer make a winning hurdling debut for Donald McCain.

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