Colonel in command

Colonel Frank turned in a brilliant round of jumping to make every yard in the williamhill.co.uk Future Stars Chase, the highlight of a fine day’s action at Sandown Park today.

The admittedly small but highly select turnout for the five-runner contest featured some classy performers but despite being sent off the 9-4 favourite, it was Colonel Frank who arguably had most to prove as he took a notable step up in grade.