Greenall's French voyage pays dividends as Ecossais finally scores

Oliver Greenall: trainer has big plans for Zalvados

Oliver Greenall: trained a quickfire double at SouthwellCredit: David Dew (racingpost.com/photos)

Oliver Greenall's long journey to bring Ecossais to his Cheshire yard from France has belatedly started to pay off following the six-year-old's impressive victory in the 3m½f handicap chase.

Greenall drove the horsebox himself on the 20-hour round trip earlier this year to pick up the horse from Emmanuel Clayeux's yard.

After five fruitless starts in Britain, Ecossais galloped to a 13-length win under Ross Turner.

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Matt RennieReporter

Published on 24 November 2020inReports

Last updated 18:13, 24 November 2020

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