One of the most exciting novice hurdlers to appear for some time, he made his debut at Tipperary point to point in April 2021, finishing 2nd beaten a head by Anyharminasking. Moving to Nicky Henderson, he certainly caught the eye on the gallops, and made his hurdling debut at Sandown in December 2021, winning a 2m novice hurdle by 14l from Might I 9gave 3lb), then at Sandown in January this year, won the 2m grade 1 Tolworth novice hurdle by 12 from Jetoile, then took the 2m grade 1 novice hurdle at Cheltenham in March by an eye catching 22l from Jonbon.
He reappeared in November last year, winning the 2m grade 1 Fighting Fifth hurdle at Newcastle by 12 l from Epatante (received 7lb), then followed up at Kempton in December, winning the 2m grade 1 Christmas hurdle by 17 again from Epatante (received 7lb). He then won the 2m grade 1 Champion hurdle at Cheltenham by 9l from State Man, and finished with victory at Aintree in April, taking the 2m 4f grade 1 Aintree hurdle by 3l from Sharjah.
Last season was a disaster, seen only once winning the 2m grade 1 Christmas hurdle at Kempton by 9 ½ l from Rubaud, he went wrong. He has had a wind op, and is reportedly in great form again, so hopefully he will have a full season, and regain the Champion hurdle crown.
Trainer N.Henderson
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