Findlay Dreaming Of Elusive Success

Owner Harry Findlay is struggling to contain himself regarding the potential of smart novice hurdler Elusive Dream.

A possible for the Gideon Kasler Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham on Sunday, Paul Nicholls' charge is currently two from two over hurdles.

Formerly smart on the level for Sir Mark Prescott, Findlay believes he could go right to the top over timber after he comfortably won a Chepstow Grade Two last month.

'You've got to be excited about Elusive Dream. We've always liked him and we bought him off Cheveley Park,' said Findlay.

'He had quite a long time off with a skin rash and I remember Sir Mark giving me a bit of grief for not running him.

'I told him we were waiting for the race up at Market Rasen and I'm sure he had a laugh when he bolted up.

'He was the first horse back in from the summer and the plan was to win early with him.

'In terms of fitness, he won't come on a bundle but he might not need to as he does plenty under pressure.

'Who knows where he will end up ? the World Hurdle, the Spa Hurdle? The great thing about him is that he is a horse for the punters.

'It will take a significantly better horse to lower his colours. If one of a similar ability comes up against him, I will be surprised if they beat him,' he told At The Races.'

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