A Tail Of Intrigue recorded his second win over hurdles with a success over 2m 6f at Newton Abbot.
He has been a model of consistency for his enthusiastic owners Oscar Singh and Priya Purewal.
Will Kennedy gave the favourite an exemplary ride and A Tail Of Intrigue has now either won or finished second in half his races.
A Tail Of Intrigue has the scope to jump fences, but Ian will see how the horse is in the next 24 hours and he could take up his engagement at Uttoxeter on Sunday, when Robbie McCarth’s claim would negate all but 2lbs of the penalty.
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