NIGEL TWISTON-DAVIES' Potters Charm had an excellent race, winning the Grade 2 Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle. 

Speaking after the race, assistant trainer William Twiston-Davies, said: "I felt a wally saying I expected him to win like that the last day, but he is just very naturally talented, and I think he’ll improve again."

The five-year-old was sent off at 7-4 with Sam Twiston-Davies in the saddle, however, he left the favourite (Dan Skelton's Valgrand) in his wake, powering to an 11-length win. 

"What you have to remember is Valgrand jumps exceptionally well so his jumping had to sharpen up from last time going at a faster pace," said William. "I'm sure he'll get better again. 

"For him to do that on that ground – I can’t wait to see what he does on ground with a bit of dig in it, which is what he wants. He quickens up really well on soft ground.

"I think we’ll let the dust settle, but I was talking to Sam and we’ll either go to the Challow Hurdle (Newbury) or maybe drop back to two (miles) on soft ground for the Tolworth (Formby at Aintree), we’ll just work back from the Festival and make sure we get him there in the best shape possible.

"We’ve won a novice, won a novice here and now a Grade Two, he’s proved he’s a Festival horse. He doesn’t seem to have had the hardest race, but maybe that is his talent speaking.

"When you put a 140-rated horse away so easily like that you can’t help but be impressed. I feel a bit vindicated as he doesn’t show the most at home, but when he comes to the track he lights up. He’s come in and he’s not blowing."