Lookaway Back In The Winning Groove

Neil King's Lookaway made a welcome return 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 however his progress over the larger challenges has actually been prevented by a breathing issue in more current times.


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


King stated: "He would have offered the winner plenty to think of at Newbury last time if he had jumped the last and he's put them to bed and done it well today.


"He deserves this, he is the most genuine horse. Last season we were anticipating our newbie chase season and he got off to the right start however then he had a and missed out on the rest 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 great to go there with him, but we'll get him home to examine.


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


"The huge three-mile race here (Ladbrokes Trophy, February 21) is also possible as I wouldn't protest stepping up in trip and I think three miles here would be quite exciting.


"The Festival remains in the back of the mind like it is with any winning horse, however I 'd rather be reasonable and continue winning than just go to Cheltenham in March for a great lunch."


Alan King's The Doyen Chief (5-4 favourite) could also have another visit to Kempton on his program after combating off 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 3 and a quarter miles at Cheltenham is a bit various to 3 miles here," stated King's assistant Robin Smith.


"It was an excellent dive at the last and he was great from the back of there to return up I thought.


"Newbury (Coral Gold Cup, when missing out on the start) was discouraging and kind of put a spanner in the works, but it's good to get back on track today.


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