Brassil makes flying start for Elliott on Roi Des Francs

Roi Des Francs came right back to form at Down Royal on FridayCredit: Caroline Norris

Young conditional rider Conor Brassil has made a big impression this season and the reward of a job with trainer-of-the-moment Gordon Elliott was quick to pay dividends here.

He started as a conditional with Elliott just over a week ago and didn't let his boss down as he partnered Roi Des Francs to a convincing victory in the featured 3m2f conditions chase.

Roi Des Francs, who beat both Sub Lieutenant and Pont Alexandre as a novice but had shown little trace of that form all season, found this softer contest to his liking and had little trouble accounting for the consistent Sizing Coal by seven lengths.

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Justin O'HanlonReporter

Published on 17 March 2017inReports

Last updated 19:18, 17 March 2017

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