That is a difficult one.
Hurricane Fly. If this forum is anything to go by, there will be a much bigger crowd this year at the Champion Hurdle. Everyone loves to see a champion beat the "young pretenders" especially as this year they may not be pretenders. Also, a large section of the Irish contingent will be ecstatic. So, on a scale of 1-5 I reckon a 4
Quevega. Yes it will be a massive achievement ......... but........... it's not one of the more prestigious races and she is fully expected to win again. 2
Big Buck's. Again a champion but this one is returning from an injury and he does have an unbeaten mare to overcome. Again, it's not the most prestigious of races and although there will be an emotional outburst if he pulls it off, there will also be a silent Irish contingent, disappointed that their own potential champion has not delivered. 3
Bobs Worth. Being a smallish battler he is bound to be very popular .............. but...... he is not (yet) a legend and this is not the strongest of Gold Cup fields. So 3
Well I seem to have selected The Fly.