Imperial in command at Newcastle

Imperial Commander stole the show at Newcastle with an impressive victory that sets the scene for a likely trip to the Cheltenham Festival.

Imperial in command at Newcastle
Wed, 31 Jan, 2007 - 17:01

Imperial Commander stole the show at Newcastle with an impressive victory that sets the scene for a likely trip to the Cheltenham Festival.

Nigel Twiston-Davies’ six-year-old was cut from 33-1 to 25s for the Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle by VC Bet after Tony Evans eased his mount to a 19-length verdict in the St James Security Novices’ Hurdle.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: NewcastlePlace: CheltenhamPlace: Prestbury ParkPlace: AyrPerson: Imperial CommanderPerson: Nigel Twiston-Davies’Person: Tony EvansPerson: EvansPerson: JassPerson: Twiston-Davies’Person: Richard BevisPerson: Cedrus LibaniPerson: Howard JohnsonPerson: Paddy BrennanPerson: Ferdy MurphyPerson: Naiad Du MisselotPerson: BrennanPerson: MurphyPerson: Barton SunPerson: Graham LeePerson: Jimmys DukyPerson: El AndaluzPerson: Tom DreaperPerson: DreaperPerson: Brian EllisonPerson: Negus De BeaumontPerson: Lorraine EllisonPerson: Lucinda RussellPerson: Master SebastianPerson: Peter BuchananPerson: RussellPerson: Robbie DyePerson: James FletcherPerson: Stuart ColtherdPerson: ColtherdEvent: Cheltenham FestivalEvent: Springfield Motor Group Novices’ Handicap ChaseEvent: Jockeys’ Handicap HurdleEvent: Springfield Honda Handicap ChaseEvent: Standard Open National Hunt Flat RaceEvent: Gosforth Decorating And Building Services Handicap ChaseOrganisation: Ballymore Properties Novices’Organisation: VC BetOrganisation: Breakwater House
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