Fergal O'Brien targeting Challow repeat after odds-on Aye Aye Charlie triumph

Aye Aye Charlie: looks the type to come into his own over fences

Kelso victor Aye Aye Charlie set for Grade 1 assignment next monthCredit: Grossick Racing

The Fergal O’Brien-trained Aye Aye Charlie, ridden by Paddy Brennan, advertised his claims for next month’s Challow Hurdle, sponsored for the first time by Betway, when landing odds of 1-12 in the opening novice event.

Poetic Rhythm supplied the Cheltenham trainer with his first Grade 1 success in the same Newbury feature last year and O’Brien said: “He tried to pull himself up at Aintree a fortnight ago but Paddy was delighted with him today.

"He’s still a big baby and has his own way of doing things but we’re looking towards Newbury now."

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Published on 10 November 2018inReports

Last updated 19:40, 11 November 2018

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