Vaniteux strikes in Lightning at Doncaster Vaniteux was very willing and very able in the grand-national2016.co.uk Novices' Chase at Doncaster. Arzal set a fair clip for a long way in the Grade Two over two miles until the Nicky Henderson-trained winner edged into the lead at the third-last. The long-term leader laudably kept going, but Vaniteux had flown under Nico de Boinville, whose partner was three and a quarter lengths in the clear at the line. Shaneshill, the 11-8 favourite, was very disappointing for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. De Boinville said: "He's a very nice horse. "He was slightly taken off his feet early but we went a really good clip and it was a strong trial. "He idled a bit after the last but it's a very strong headwind. "We're just where we want to be."
