HOOF IT could revert to handicap company for his next start after failing to make an impact in the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes.

Philip Hobbs’ veteran Out The Black hung on for a game victory in the Coolfun Grimthorpe Handicap Chase at Doncaster.

Trainer Alan King and jockey Wayne Hutchinson grabbed the honours at Doncaster with a fantastic near 45-1 four-timer.

Mick Easterby made a victorious first visit to Lingfield as Gentleman’s Deal maintained his unbeaten run on the all-weather in the Betdirect Winter Derby.