Binocular can continue McCoy's purple patch

Binocular can justify his position as Champion Hurdle favourite by landing the £200,000 Boylesports International Hurdle at Cheltenham tomorrow (3.05).

Nicky Henderson's exciting hurdler faces his stiffest test with reigning champion Katchit among his rivals.

Last season, Binocular improved with each run and looked destined for the top when bolting up in a Grade 1 at Aintree.

The four-year-old didn't break sweat to win on his seasonal return at Haydock last month and, although this is considerably tougher, is fancied to run a big race.

Katchit failed to concede 18lb to Chomba Womba recently but with an 11lb swing can exact revenge, while Crack Away Jack is decent but is held on several lines of form.

Champion jockey Tony McCoy has made a habit of winning big races in recent Saturday's and, in Binocular, has the perfect partner to continue the profitable run.