JP McManus' Impose Toi steps up for Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot

“He’s had a dream run round, he jumped, he travelled and he was just always going best. From my point of view it was quite pleasurable to watch!" said trainer Nicky Henderson

The JP McManus-owned Impose Toi won the Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot for trainer Nicky Henderson with Nico de Boinville. Pic: Healy Racing

Impose Toi continued his progression with a determined display to win the Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.

Trained by Nicky Henderson, the seven-year-old had his first run this season in handicap company at Aintree but he took a step forward last time out.