Lookaway Back in the Winning Groove
Neil King's Lookaway made a welcome return to the winner's enclosure in the Coral "Daily Rewards Shaker" Handicap Chase at Kempton.
Winner of the Aintree bumper as a youngster, he was likewise placed in both the Greatwood Hurdle and Challow in late 2023 however his progress over the larger barriers has been prevented by a breathing issue in more current times.
However, the 7-2 opportunity served a timely suggestion of his quality in the hands of Jack Quinlan to register an emphatic 24-length win and bring a go back to the Sunbury venue into the formula.
King stated: "He would have given the winner plenty to consider at Newbury last time if he had actually leapt the last and he's put them to bed and done it well today.
"He deserves this, he is the most authentic horse. Last season we were anticipating our novice chase season and he left to the ideal start however then he had a breathing problem and missed the rest of the season.
"I have actually constantly loved him, he's a high-class horse. We'll see where we go now. His owner Peter Beadles is going to Cheltenham Trials day in 2 weeks' time so it may be great to go there with him, however we'll get him home to examine.
Lookaway returned on track at Kempton (Steven Paston/PA)
"The big three-mile race here (Ladbrokes Trophy, February 21) is also possible as I would not be against stepping up in journey and I believe three miles here would be pretty exciting.
"The Festival is in the back of the mind like it is with any winning horse, however I 'd rather be practical and continue winning than simply go to Cheltenham in March for a great lunch."
Alan King's The Doyen Chief (5-4 favourite) might also have another see to Kempton on his program after combating Ben Pauling's Your Darling in the Coral "New" Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase.
Neil King's Lookaway made a welcome return to the winner's enclosure in the Coral "Daily Rewards Shaker" Handicap Chase at Kempton.
Winner of the Aintree bumper as a youngster, he was likewise placed in both the Greatwood Hurdle and Challow in late 2023 however his progress over the larger barriers has been prevented by a breathing issue in more current times.
However, the 7-2 opportunity served a timely suggestion of his quality in the hands of Jack Quinlan to register an emphatic 24-length win and bring a go back to the Sunbury venue into the formula.
King stated: "He would have given the winner plenty to consider at Newbury last time if he had actually leapt the last and he's put them to bed and done it well today.
"He deserves this, he is the most authentic horse. Last season we were anticipating our novice chase season and he left to the ideal start however then he had a breathing problem and missed the rest of the season.
"I have actually constantly loved him, he's a high-class horse. We'll see where we go now. His owner Peter Beadles is going to Cheltenham Trials day in 2 weeks' time so it may be great to go there with him, however we'll get him home to examine.
Lookaway returned on track at Kempton (Steven Paston/PA)
"The big three-mile race here (Ladbrokes Trophy, February 21) is also possible as I would not be against stepping up in journey and I believe three miles here would be pretty exciting.
"The Festival is in the back of the mind like it is with any winning horse, however I 'd rather be practical and continue winning than simply go to Cheltenham in March for a great lunch."
Alan King's The Doyen Chief (5-4 favourite) might also have another see to Kempton on his program after combating Ben Pauling's Your Darling in the Coral "New" Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase.