Ashley Brook strikes as Sporazene comes a cropper

ASHLEY BROOK put up a spectacular display on his debut over fences at Exeter yesterday as Arkle Trophy ante-post favourite Sporazene blotted his copybook with a fall.

It was far from certain that Sporazene would have troubled the winner in any case, as when he crashed out at the third-last in the williamhillcasino.com Novices' Chase Ashley Brook was several lengths clear and showing no signs of stopping.

Trainer Kevin Bishop does not want his 9-1 shot to run before he can walk and is content to aim him at another ordinary novice event before raising his sights.