Mike Francis records the latest speedsters

CLAN DES OBEAUX was visually impressive when winning the Betway Bowl at Aintree and the clock agreed – with the grey registering the best chase figure of the meeting on 145.Some of his rivals were below their best but Paul Nicholls’ star seemed to enjoy the first-time cheekpieces and jumped brilliantly. There was plenty left in the tank crossing the line.If the headgear continues to work he would be respected if having another crack at the King George he won in 2019.MINELLA TIMES got the headlines as Rachael Blackmore won the ...