Captain Guinness, 13 lengths behind Shishkin when third in the Arkle Trophy at Cheltenham last month, was at least 20 lengths adrift when he unseated Rachael Blackmore at the final fence, and Energumene crossed the line 16 lengths in front of Janadil without being asked a serious question.
“He’s class, it’s an absolute privilege to ride him,” Townend said. “To get that feeling over two miles in chases twice in one week [after winning on Chacun Pour Soi on Tuesday] is like Christmas coming again. He’s entitled to go over and take everything on [next season]. They [Energumene and Shishkin] are going to meet at some stage and it will be a cracking spectacle.”
Thyme Hill wins thrilling Stayers Hurdle and Shishkin stays unbeaten over fences with Aintree strike
My Drogo took his winning run to four with a most convincing performance in the Betway Mersey Novices’ Hurdle. By Press Association Saturday 10 Apr 2021, 4:29 PM 1 hour ago 1,057 Views 0 Comments
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THYME HILL MADE up for missing Cheltenham with a gutsy victory in the Ryanair Stayers Hurdle at Aintree today. Thyme Hill leads to win the Ryanair Stayers Hurdle. Source: Peter Powell
A minor injury ruled the seven-year-old out of the Stayers’ Hurdle at the Festival, but he was brought back to fitness in time by his trainer Philip Hobbs.
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