'His work is scintillating' - Ahoy Senor flying ahead of Bravemansgame clash

The winner Ahoy Senor (Derek Fox) bunny hops over the water in the 2m 7.5f novices chaseNewbury 27.11.21 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Ahoy Senor: working well ahead of the Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices' Chase on Boxing DayCredit: Edward Whitaker

A "scintillating" piece of work by Ahoy Senor on Saturday has Lucinda Russell fired up for his Kempton Boxing Day showdown with Bravemansgame, and what his trainer hopes will be the next step on his path to stardom.

The six-year-old was a breathtaking 31-length winner of the Grade 2 John Francome Novices' Chase at Newbury last time and has reportedly stepped forward again in his homework at his base in Scotland.

Ahoy Senor was one of six entries for the Ladbrokes Kauto Star Novices' Chase (1.55) at Kempton made on Monday, setting up a second clash with Paul Nicholls' ace prospect.

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James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 20 December 2021inNews

Last updated 19:50, 20 December 2021

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