'There's definitely some unfinished business' - Fergal O'Brien has Crambo primed for Long Walk repeat bid on Saturday

Crambo (near): beat Paisley Park in a thrilling Long Walk Hurdle

Crambo (red silks) edges out Paisley Park in last season's Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot Credit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Crambo is showing Fergal O'Brien all the right signs as last year's Long Walk Hurdle winner prepares to bid for a repeat success at Ascot on Saturday.

In one of the standout races of last season, Crambo edged out Paisley Park in a rousing finish to register a first success at the highest level and O'Brien is hoping lightning can strike for a second time at the weekend in the Howden-backed Grade 1.

A dirty scope ruled Crambo out of his intended comeback in last month's Long Distance Hurdle at Newbury but O'Brien said there has been no mistaking his appetite on the schooling ground as he prepares for his first run since April.

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Lewis PorteousReporter

Published on 16 December 2024inBritain

Last updated 18:20, 16 December 2024

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