Nicky Richards excited for winter season after Caius Marcius takes Listed glory

Caius Marcius: Impressive winner of the Prelude Handicap at Market RasenCredit: John Grossick

Nicky Richards' team enjoyed a huge boost with the winter phase of the jumps season approaching as Caius Marcius ran out a highly-impressive winner of the Listed Prelude Handicap Hurdle.

Having travelled strongest in the race, he made his move past long-time leader Hatcher before staying on powerfully to land the feature by 11 lengths ahead of Theclockisticking and Political Policy.

Watch Caius Marcius' impressive win the Prelude Handicap Hurdle

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James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 29 September 2018inReports

Last updated 18:40, 29 September 2018

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