The New Lion unlikely to run again this season as connections eye Champion Hurdle route - but Skelton priming strong Aintree squad
Impressive Turners Novices’ Hurdle winner The New Lion is unlikely to run again this season, with connections keen to target the Champion Hurdle route next campaign.
The Dan Skelton-trained six-year-old defeated main market rivals The Yellow Clay and Final Demand on his first start for JP McManus in the Grade 1 event over two miles and five furlongs on Wednesday.
The New Lion had three starts over hurdles between October and December, including when securing a Grade 1 breakthrough in the Challow at Newbury for previous owner Darren Yates, and is likely to drop back in trip next season.
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