Harry Cobden believes Henri The Second could be the ‘real deal’ after following in the hoofprints of his half-brother Enrilo to provide trainer Paul Nicholls with a record-equalling fifth win in the Ballymore Winter Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown Park.
After filling the runner-up spot on his hurdles debut at Chepstow 38 days ago the gelded son of Saddler Maker made amends when going one better on his return to Grade Two level in the two-and-a-half-mile feature.
Sitting in behind in rivals for much of the race Henri The Second swept to the front past long-time leader I’d Like To Know along with eventual runner-up Henry’s Friend over the second-last.
With little to choose between the pair, it was only after that last that the 7-4 favourite began to forge on into a lead he would not surrender before crossing the line with four-and-a-quarter lengths to spare.
Cobden said: “All he had been on is around our school and he only got beat first-time out as it was the first time that he had seen a hurdle on grass. We couldn’t get him out as the ground was so quick at home.
“I would not underestimate this horse as he has got so much raw ability and is still green now. I think that is a good race that. It was attritional stuff but he is a hardy type. He could be the real deal.”
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