Thundering Stars for Nicholls at Taunton

Thundering Star, easily the most high-profile horse on view at the meeting, provided Paul Nicholls with a good omen for The Open this weekend when landing the Morgan Ashurst Novices’ Hurdle at Taunton.

Formerly a useful performer in South Africa and carrying the popular silks of Harry Findlay, the-five-year-old overcame signs of inexperience over a trip that was too short for him.