Lookaway Back In The Winning Groove

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Neil King's Lookaway made a welcome go back to the winner's enclosure in the Coral "Daily Rewards Shaker" Handicap Chase at Kempton.


Winner of the Aintree bumper as a child, he was likewise placed in both the Greatwood Hurdle and Challow in late 2023 but his development over the larger obstacles has been prevented by a breathing issue in more recent times.


However, the 7-2 opportunity served a prompt reminder of his quality in the hands of Jack Quinlan to register an emphatic 24-length win and bring a return to the Sunbury venue into the formula.


King stated: "He would have provided the winner plenty to think of 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 looking forward to our amateur chase season and he left to the right start however then he had a breathing problem and missed the remainder of the season.


"I have actually always enjoyed him, he's a classy horse. We'll see where we go now. His owner Peter Beadles is going to Cheltenham Trials day in two weeks' time so it may be nice to go there with him, however we'll get him home to evaluate.


Lookaway got back on track at Kempton (Steven Paston/PA)


"The big three-mile race here (Ladbrokes Trophy, February 21) is likewise possible as I would not be against stepping up in trip and I think 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 reasonable and keep on winning than just go to Cheltenham in March for a nice lunch."


Alan King's The (5-4 preferred) might likewise 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.


"It appeared like he didn't rather remain at Cheltenham last time and obviously three and a quarter miles at Cheltenham is a bit various to 3 miles here," said King's assistant Robin Smith.


"It was an excellent dive at the last and he was extremely good from the back of there to get back up I believed.


"Newbury (Coral Gold Cup, when missing out on the start) was frustrating and type of put a spanner in the works, however it's great to get back on track today.


"It would not amaze me if he came back at completion of next month for what was Ladbrokes Trophy."