Jezki jumps back to form with the sun on his back

It was the perfect conclusion to an imperfect campaign.

In his first attempt over three miles, Jezki finished his season by winning his second successive Grade One, the Ladbrokes World Series Hurdle, at Punchestown yesterday.

In doing so he closed the gap in his personal duel with Hurricane Fly to 6-3 and opened up the tantalising prospect of a tilt at the Cheltenham equivalent next March.