Kadount books Cheltenham ticket

Kadount, considered an Arkle Trophy horse by trainer Alan King at the beginning of the season, kept his name in the frame for that prize when landing the coralpoker.com Kingmaker Novices’ Chase at Wincanton today.

The 2-1 joint-favourite was giving 3lb to his market rival Locksmith, but the writing was on the wall for the latter when he took a keen hold and made a couple of mistakes.