Walthamstowfox
Roofer
I had been backing Harchibald for the 2005 Champion Hurdle since before the previous Xmas.
When it won at Kempton on Boxing day( I was there) I continued to have the odd couple of quid on.
I believe that after Xmas it was ante post fav' ,however a doubt in the run up to the race meant it started around 7/1 if memory serves me correct.
Halfway up the hill, cantering on the bridle , I still sometimes think it's going to win.