Epatante shows her mettle on season debut at Newcastle
STILL CHAMPION: Epatante, seen here victorious in last March's Champion Hurdle, was an impressive winner at Newcastle on Saturday in her seasonal debut under Aidan Coleman.
Epatante impressed when making a winning seasonal debut in a dramatic renewal of the Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle.
Last season's Champion Hurdle heroine swept to victory over Sceau Royal, taking trainer Nicky Henderson's record tally in the race to six.
