Binocular takes win at Ascot

Binocular jumped his way into the Triumph Hurdle picture today with an impressive display in the Spargonet Consulting Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Ascot.

Owner JP McManus is already responsible for ante-post favourite Franchoek, and he now has another leading contender as Coral, Boylesports and Cashmans all offer the four-year-old at 10-1 for the Festival after he scored on his debut for Nicky Henderson.