IMPOSE TOI secured his first Grade 1 victory in the Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot, solidifying his position at the top of the stayers’ category. Trained by Nicky Henderson, the seven-year-old triumphed over Strong Leader in the Grade Two Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury last month before widening his winning margin to a length and a quarter in the recent race, despite facing tougher terms.
Impose Toi, ridden by Nico de Boinville, showcased significant improvement, leaving Honesty Policy in third place. Ladbrokes now offers odds of 5-1 for Impose Toi in the upcoming Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham, with Henderson expressing satisfaction with the performance and execution of the race.
The victory was a positive start to the holiday season for owner JP McManus, whose horse Fact To File aims to secure McManus’ first-ever win in the King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. McManus expressed his desire to achieve this long-awaited victory, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming race.
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