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That win came at Kelso on 1 March 2025, and it was a Class 1 race — one of the very best races in Britain. For context, most horses spend their entire careers without ever competing at that level, let alone winning there. Russell's words afterwards were telling: she said the trip suited him perfectly, that he tends to jump right-handed but that it was worth taking the chance, and crucially, that she had Aintree in mind next. You don't point a horse at Aintree unless you genuinely believe it belongs among the best.

What makes him interesting right now is the trainer's assessment from late October 2025. Russell described him as a "very good horse" who stays well — meaning he thrives over longer distances — and suggested he might even go beyond two and a half miles. She flagged that he can be a little inexperienced at his fences at times, but framed that as potential rather than a problem: there is more to come from him. Graded races, she said, might suit. That is significant. Graded races sit at the very top of the sport.

His recent form shows he has not won in his last six races, and he has drawn a blank in three attempts at Class 2 level. But he was second at Perth just days ago, where by all accounts he simply ran into a better horse on the day. At 14 months since his last win, the question is whether he can translate his clear ability into another big-race result. Given the stable's confidence, and given what he showed at Kelso, it would be unwise to write him off.