The step up in trip, the chance to run on decent ground and a classy ride from Tom O’Brien combined to ensure Thehossbehind posted the first win of his career.
Thehossbehind showed plenty of promise on his debut for the yard when 2nd to London Prize in a Worcester bumper, but it has taken him a while to find his feet over hurdles.
On the evidence of his win today, he will get three miles in time and it looks like he’s a horse who will always go better on ground without too much cut.