Jonjo O’Neill’s exciting novice Minotaur is targeting his
second victory over hurdles at Aintree this evening.
The former French listed winner is a short price favourite
to follow up his maiden success in the Try Foot Golf At Aintree Golf Course
Novices' Hurdle (6:50).
In the famous colours of JP McManus he enjoyed a creditable
hurdling debut at Ffos Las, being defeated by more experienced rivals A Bold
Move and Mon Palois.
But stepped up to power clear to a 20 length success at
Cartmel on his next start to enhance his credentials for Jonjo O’Neill.
He takes on a stronger field at Aintree this afternoon, but
connections are confident of another strong show from the potentially brilliant
five-year-old.
“He’s in good form at home and ran well last time,” said
Frank Berry, racing manager to JP McManus.
“Jonjo (O’Neill) is happy with him and we hope he can run
well.”
His flat form is exceptionally strong for the hurdler,
having ending his time in France with a four length success in listed company.
Wichita Lineman was the last winner of the Albert Bartlett for Jonjo O'Neill and JP McManus in 2007.
He won six times across the Channel picking up over £80,000 in prize money, winning on ground varying from very soft to good.
He won six times across the Channel picking up over £80,000 in prize money, winning on ground varying from very soft to good.
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle or Neptune Novices’
Hurdle may be a long-term target for this eight time winner.
However, he does have a declaration for the Northumberland
Plate on the flat and O’Neill may try and capitalise on his tidy handicap mark
of 103.
This evening his biggest rival at the Lancashire track is
Jimmy Breekie who was last seen winning a novice event at Perth in good style
earlier this month.
Whilst Bere Haven makes his racecourse debut for Jennie
Candlish.
The seven-year-old was victorious on his only start in a
point-to-point, winning at Tralee by eight lengths.
Minotaur is as short as 8/13 to take this evening’s contest.
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