Nicholls plan works with Americo

A change of tactics and a gallop earlier in the day combined to help Blue Americo land the first division of the Taunton Racecourse Seminar Centre Novices’ Hurdle for Paul Nicholls and Ruby Walsh at Taunton today.

The half-brother to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Imperial Call had been too keen on his previous starts this season, and was worked at Ditcheat this morning and then equipped with a cross-noseband.