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.
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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