Trust Nicholls' future star to get job done

No. 4
Clan Des Obeaux
1.35 Newbury
1pt win at 100-30 with Betfair and Paddy Power

Lightly raced four-year-old who recorded his most impressive display over hurdles on his debut in Britain at this track last December, slamming eight rivals by 16 lengths and looking a potential star in the making.

Paul Nicholls' gelding had a tough task when giving 4lb to Protek Des Flos at Cheltenham next time, but still travelled like the best horse in the race before tiring in heavy ground and confirmed himself a smart prospect when sixth in the Triumph Hurdle back at that course on his final start last season.