'I'm very proud of everything he's done' - Olly Murphy heaps more praise on red-hot Sean Bowen after 127-1 Perth treble

Olly Murphy heaped more praise on champion jockey-elect Sean Bowen after the pair continued their brilliant partnership when completing a 127-1 treble on the card.

Imaginarium's victory in the 2m handicap hurdle was win number 175 this season for Bowen, who will be presented with the jockeys' championship title at Sandown's jumps finale on Saturday.

Murphy said: "I've loved working with him and we have a great relationship. It rubs off on me as a trainer and him as a rider, and we trust each other's judgements. 

"I'm very proud of everything he's done and really looking forward to Sandown on Saturday. Bar his parents, there won't be anyone prouder than me watching him collect his first championship."

Rambo T's success in the 2m4f handicap hurdle was the middle leg of the treble, which was kick-started when Kapal Layar justified 6-4 favouritism in the first division of the Class 4 handicap hurdle.

On the latter's victory, Murphy said: "I know he went off very short, but he did surprise me as he's been very raw all season and I wasn't sure if he'd get caught out on his first run in a handicap. But it was a good performance and hopefully he'll carry on improving in the autumn.

"His owners Andrew and Jane Nicholls have had a fantastic season. It was their 11th winner and they're new to me, so it was great for them."

Murphy was also celebrating an across-the-card four-timer after 10-1 shot Prince Imperial scored in the 2m3f handicap hurdle at Warwick.

Purple patch

Nicky Richards continued his red-hot form when Baratablet won the second division of the 2m4f handicap hurdle. It was a fifth winner from 14 runners (36 per cent) for the trainer in the past fortnight.

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