Match win for Flos as Tizzard's crack hurdler records first win over fences

Vision Des Flos: Robbie Power clears the last before winning easilyCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Vision Des Flos flattened his sole rival in the Poolman Patios and Landscape Novices Chase at Chepstow but remains unchanged at 33-1 with Paddy Power for the RSA Chase.

The 1-4 favourite easily mastered Royale Pagaille, a first runner in the Ricci colours for Venetia Williams, despite doing too much in the early stages of the 2m7½f race under Robbie Power.

On just his third start over fences, Vision Des Flos enjoyed a perfect confidence-boost when winning by nine and a half lengths.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 17 January 2020inReports

Last updated 19:27, 17 January 2020

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