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Power impressed by Koktail Divin at Aintree

Koktail Divin and Darragh O'Keeffe won at Aintree. Koktail Divin and Darragh O'Keeffe won at Aintree.
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Former Gold Cup and Grand National winning jockey Robbie Power believes that Aintree winner Koktail Divin has a bright future over fences.

Now very much associated with the Henry De Bromhead yard, the Meath man saw plenty of promise in the gelding's win in the Grade 1 William Hill Manifesto Novices' Chase at the festival.

Prominent throughout in the 2m4f contest, the six-year-old stayed on strongly to post a two-and-a-quarter length victory.

Power said: "Koktail Divin was very impressive.

"Obviously with Lulamba unseating, it made his job easier, but it was an impressive jumping performance."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham.

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.