'He seems as good as ever' - Lavelle reveals surprise option for Paisley Park

Thursday: Aidan Coleman and Paisley Park, who raised the roof with their Stayers’ Hurdle victory

Paisley Park: could be sent chasing by Emma Lavelle this seasonCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Emma Lavelle may send Paisley Park chasing this season, admitting a career over fences is "an option" after the brilliant 2019 Stayers' Hurdle hero impressed in a schooling session.

The nine-year-old, owned by the ever-popular Andrew Gemmell, has been one of the star names of the long-distance hurdling ranks, recording a dominant season in 2018-19 which included that breathtaking Cheltenham Festival success.

He was treated for atrial fibrillation after disappointing in the Stayers' Hurdle the following year but bounced back to win the Long Walk and finish a creditable third on his return to Cheltenham.

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James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 14 September 2021inNews

Last updated 18:40, 14 September 2021

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