Nicky Henderson's Super Kenny will have his credentials fully tested in the Matalan Anniversary 4-Y-O Novices' Hurdle at Aintree next week.
Prominent in the betting for the Triumph Hurdle throughout the winter, he only made his debut over timber at Stratford on the Monday before the Festival began. He cruised to victory, though, leaving connections dreaming of bigger targets.
"Aintree is very much the plan. Nicky said he worked very well (on Wednesday) and, all being well, he will definitely go," said Harry Herbert, racing manager to the owners, Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.
"He looked professional at Stratford and Nicky has always said from the word go his schooling had been very good. It was a really encouraging debut and Nicky has also put him in the big race at Punchestown as well so he is more than happy with the way he is progressing.
"Ground-wise, he went on the soft on the Flat but Nicky has always thought he would be better if it was not so soft, so that may be an issue to watch for.
"In hindsight, it may prove to be a good thing we missed the Triumph, we were always slightly behind the clock for it and it just wasn't to be.
"We'll be thrilled if he runs a big race next week, it's a lovely group of people who own him which includes Kenny and Gabby Logan.
"Nicky is happy with him and it will be fun to find out how good he is, we know he's decent but we don't know if he's top-class."
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