The six-year-old was contesting the Favourite From The Sun Now Daily Maiden Hurdle on his first run for Nicky Henderson, his first hurdling start after winning a bumper and a point-to-point previously.
Under James Bowen he was the 13-8 favourite and made an impression with a straightforward five-length victory, earning a 33-1 quote for the Ballymore Novices' Hurdle back at Prestbury Park in March.
"When we started with him, he just needed his wind attending to, but he's very nice," said Henderson.
"He's really laid back and we thought he had a bit of speed. You ask him a question and you always get the answer, but you do need to ask the question, so it is quite hard to judge on the way he does it.
"I think he's very deep like that and there's a lot there. He handles the ground and he jumps well and I'm sure he's going to stay well, he finished strongly and travelled nicely.
"He'll stay at two and a half (miles) for the time being and you would like to run in another race like this. If you get two into them before you have to go deep, then they are going to know a bit more." However, there is unlikely to be a trip to the Cheltenham Festival this term, with Henderson seeing his future lying over the larger obstacles.
This story is from the January 02, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the January 02, 2024 edition of Manchester Evening News.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Signing a top striker is still ultimate goal
UNITED'S strikers were signed for more than £100m and have scored 11 goals between them this season, so it doesn't take a rocket scientist to work out a new forward is required.
If it comes to the crunch...let Nacho go
WHEN United's football committee went through the squad last summer and assessed who could be sold to raise funds to reinvest, they alighted on only a handful of 'untouchables, those players who simply weren't for sale, no matter the offer.
Omar attitude will appeal to Guardiola
EXCITEMENT is building among City fans as links with prolific Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush continue.
Doyle can be defender City are looking for
CITY'S interest in signing a center-back has naturally captured interest.
ICC must 'deliver own rules' on England game
DOWNING Street has called on the International Cricket Council to \"deliver on their own rules\" as the England team resists pressure to boycott their forthcoming match against Afghanistan.
Triumph profits stall as result of China downturn
TRIUMPH, the iconic motorcycle brand, has seen its profits stall due to an economic downturn in China and a drop in sterling's value.
Grooming gang probe 'would be distraction'
INDEPENDENT INQUIRY HEAD SAYS 'LOCALLY, PEOPLE NEED TO STEP UP'
Pledge to move 'as fast as we can' on dentists
NHS dentistry is at \"death's door\", the Health Secretary has told MPs as he restated his commitment to rolling out an extra 700,000 urgent dental appointments.
Gaining More Pounds
MAYOR WANTS TO INCREASE POLICE PART OF COUNCIL TAX 'TO MAINTAIN FORCE IMPROVEMENT'
Hairspray attacker told to 'get his life together'
JUDGE SAYS 23-YEAR-OLD COULD HAVE BLINDED HIS EX-PARTNER WITH AEROSOL CAN DURING ROW OVER COUPLE'S PET DOGS
