Cinders scorches Aintree trail

Cinders And Ashes was introduced into the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle betting at 16-1 after opening his account over timber at Aintree.

Having finished a creditable second on his hurdling debut at Ascot, he was sent off the 6-5 favourite to go one place better, despite meeting old adversary Keys, who denied him in a bumper at Cheltenham on New Year’s Day.