O'Neill on brink of 2,000 winners after Adam returns to form

Adam Du Breteau - took Jonjo O'Neill onto 1,999

Trainer Jonjo O'Neill was left one shy of a landmark 2,000 British jumps victories after scoring with Adam Du Breteau, one of three runners he fielded on the card.

After Aidan Coleman had struck on the Gay Smith-owned chaser, the record could have been reached in the same colours had Princess Tiana followed suit in the finale, but the 7-2 favourite could muster only sixth behind the impressive Perfect Poison.

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David MilnesNewmarket correspondent

Published on 11 October 2016inReports

Last updated 18:40, 11 October 2016

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