Overview
- Trained by Nicky Henderson and ridden by Nico de Boinville, the six-year-old made it three from three over hurdles by dominating the Grade 2 Rossington Main at Haydock, beating Hurricane Pat by 18 lengths.
- Bookmakers cut his Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle odds to around 3-1, with some firms as short as 5-2, making him the clear market leader.
- De Boinville said he was surprised by the horse’s devastating turn of foot and reported that pre-race concerns about the track were dispelled by the display.
- Henderson praised the gelding’s pace and jumping, described himself as relieved and impressed, and confirmed the Supreme at Cheltenham as the target.
- Racing TV analysts labelled the run a serious marker backed by strong sectionals, though comparisons persist with Hurricane Pat’s prior Sandown bumper win over Old Park Star.