Percussionist hits the right note

Classy Flat performer Percussionist appears to have found his niche in the winter game after leaving a disappointing hurdling campaign behind with an impressive first run over fences in the bet365 Beginners' Chase at Wetherby.

Howard Johnson purchased the 2004 Vodafone Derby fourth from last year's Horses In Training Sale but he failed to set the world alight over timber during the winter.