Overview
- The Gordon Elliott-trained novice, ridden by Jack Kennedy, held off Willie Mullins’ Kargese under Paul Townend by about half a length.
- Only three runners went to post on testing ground, with Downmexicoway detached early as the front pair turned it into a match.
- Elliott said the winner needed every yard of the trip after a couple of mid-race jumping errors, praising his toughness and stamina.
- Bookmakers eased Romeo Coolio to around 5-1 for the Cheltenham Arkle, trimmed him to about 8-1 for the Brown Advisory, and cut his Ryanair price to roughly 12-1.
- Owners KDTA Racing highlighted this as his third Grade One success of the season, with entries retained for multiple Cheltenham options pending a late decision.