Joe Tizzard hailed Alexei's 'proper performance' at Cheltenham as the German-bred gelding announced himself as a real prospect with a dominant victory in the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle. The 100-30 favourite, ridden by Brendan Powell, showed plenty of ability to work his way through the field and hit the front up the hill before powering clear after the last for an emphatic six-length triumph.
Tizzard praised the horse's performance, saying it was a step up from his recent Ascot handicap win. "To go away like he did after the last, it was a proper performance," the trainer stated. The horse's form has been impressive of late, with Alexei winning at Chepstow and finishing second in the Welsh Champion Hurdle.
Tizzard noted that the ground played no role in the horse's success, saying "The ground was my only concern, but it didn't hinder him at all." He also mentioned that Alexei won over two-mile-three in his maiden last year, making a fast-run two miles ideal for him. With such form, Tizzard is hopeful for the future of his talented young hurdler.
Garth Broom, one half of Alexei's owners, was equally impressed with the horse's performance. "He was more impressive there than he was at Ascot," he said. The pair has done well together so far, and their latest success may be a step towards bigger things for the horse in the future.
In other news from Cheltenham, Dan Skelton's Soldier Reeves won the mallardjewellers.com Maiden Hurdle with ease, while Anthony Honeyball's Kdeux Saint Fray impressed with a strong run in the Bottlegreen Novices' Limited Handicap Chase. The Tizzard team also enjoyed success in the Hine Solicitors Talking Sense Handicap Chase with Triple Trade, who took the prize by a neck over Torneo.
The day concluded with Tom Cooper's Saint Clovis taking out the Three Counties Christmas Open National Hunt Flat Race, a 12-1 shot who won by four and three quarter lengths.
Tizzard praised the horse's performance, saying it was a step up from his recent Ascot handicap win. "To go away like he did after the last, it was a proper performance," the trainer stated. The horse's form has been impressive of late, with Alexei winning at Chepstow and finishing second in the Welsh Champion Hurdle.
Tizzard noted that the ground played no role in the horse's success, saying "The ground was my only concern, but it didn't hinder him at all." He also mentioned that Alexei won over two-mile-three in his maiden last year, making a fast-run two miles ideal for him. With such form, Tizzard is hopeful for the future of his talented young hurdler.
Garth Broom, one half of Alexei's owners, was equally impressed with the horse's performance. "He was more impressive there than he was at Ascot," he said. The pair has done well together so far, and their latest success may be a step towards bigger things for the horse in the future.
In other news from Cheltenham, Dan Skelton's Soldier Reeves won the mallardjewellers.com Maiden Hurdle with ease, while Anthony Honeyball's Kdeux Saint Fray impressed with a strong run in the Bottlegreen Novices' Limited Handicap Chase. The Tizzard team also enjoyed success in the Hine Solicitors Talking Sense Handicap Chase with Triple Trade, who took the prize by a neck over Torneo.
The day concluded with Tom Cooper's Saint Clovis taking out the Three Counties Christmas Open National Hunt Flat Race, a 12-1 shot who won by four and three quarter lengths.
but 100-30 fav seems a bit generous to me Brendan powell rode him like he was born to win, but that's what you get when the horse is that good 
. joe tizzard's comments about the ground not being an issue are interesting tho, i mean if it didn't hinder alexei at all then that's a testament to his quality 
. can't wait to see what he does next, maybe a grand national tilt? 
️ Alexei's win at Cheltenham was pretty impressive! I mean, that horse just took it to the next level 
. The fact that he handled the ground like it didn't even matter is just a testament to his skill & training. 
Tizzard seems like a decent trainer too, and with Alexei's form being so strong lately, I think they've got some serious prospects for the future 
! that 'proper performance' from Tizzard is so true...he really did show off his skills on the track 
. i love how Tizzard said the ground didn't even affect him - that's so impressive for a horse with form like his! 
. can't wait to see what Alexei does next, fingers crossed he keeps on winning! 
just watched some epic horse racing at Cheltenham! 
. Can't wait to see what this talented young hurdler does next... maybe a few more wins on his horizon? 
Tizzard's right about the ground not makin a diff, the horse's got talent for days 
️ The fact that Tizzard is already talking about bigger things for him just shows how much pressure he's under to deliver more wins. I'm sure his owners, Garth and Broom, are counting their profits from the win 
alexei seemed so calm up the hill but then just takes off like a shot! and its cool that joe tizzard says he's only getting better, makes me wanna cheer for him 
! I mean, he just dominated that handicap hurdle like it was nothing, and Tizzard's praise is well-deserved 
. The guy's form has been insane lately, and to see him excel on different ground isn't a bad sign for his future prospects 
. And the fact that he won over 2m3 in his maiden last year just shows how versatile he is 
. I'm loving the positivity around this horse at the moment 
, and I think we're gonna see a lot more of him in the top tier of hurdling 
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i'm like super excited for him! his trainer Joe Tizzard seems really happy with the result 
Tizzard seems like a top trainer, his horse's form is crazy! 
, can't believe Alexei just took his win to another level! I mean, he was already showing some awesome form, but that victory in the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle? Wow! Tizzard seems genuinely stoked with how his horse performed - and honestly, who wouldn't be? 
that's just proof he's a top-notch horse! and i love how garth broom thinks this win might be a stepping stone to bigger things for alexei - here's to more wins, fam! 