Overview
- Ridden by Nico de Boinville for Nicky Henderson and owner JP McManus, Impose Toi outstayed long-time leader Strong Leader to take the Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle.
- Honesty Policy finished a close third on his seasonal return, with both McManus-owned runners cut to 8-1 for the Stayers' Hurdle following the race.
- The victory repeated last month’s Newbury result, where Impose Toi also finished in front of Strong Leader in the Long Distance Hurdle.
- It was Henderson’s third Long Walk triumph, and he indicated Impose Toi may have one more run before Cheltenham given the gelding’s preference for racing over training.
- Crambo’s bid for a Long Walk hat-trick fell short, while broader Ascot narratives continued with Victtorino targeting a Silver Cup treble and Alexei’s handicap outing fueling Champion Hurdle chatter.