Hercules shows strength to pick up Listed prize
Saturday 16 January 2016
Black Hercules (5-6 favourite) outstayed his rivals to land the Listed Betfred Mobile Hampton Novices’ Chase at Warwick.
Willie Mullins’ charge was a 12-length winner on his chasing bow last month and while his margin of victory was smaller here, he nevertheless impressed with a fine round of jumping.
Jockey Danny Mullins kicked on at an early stage and Black Hercules still appeared to be travelling with ease as the race began in earnest.Only Definitly Red emerged from the pack to throw down a challenge and while he did his best, Black Hercules pushed on again to win by two and three-quarter lengths.
The winning rider said: “He’s done it very easy. Once he gets jumping and galloping, he’s very good at that.
“I’m sure Willie has plenty (of options) there (at Cheltenham) and he will decide. A trip is not a problem.”
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