Desert in quest for Novices' Hurdle at Aintree

Vincent O’Brien County Hurdle winner Desert Quest is likely to be upped in class at Aintree next week where he could have a crack at the Grade Two John Smith’s Mersey Novices’ Hurdle.

The six-year-old has had a productive first season over hurdles winning five of his nine starts, culminating with his cosy success at the Cheltenham Festival.