Pembrokeshire’s Peter Bowen landed another big race win when when his six -year-old Lord Napier, partnered by his son Sean Bowen, came home a nine lengths winner (writes Brian Lee).
Lord Napier’s success, ahead of Coole Cody in the 888Sport Heroes Handicap Hurdle, was at Sandown Park. It was worth £56,270 to the winner.
In a field of 16 runners, Lord Napier was an 8-1 chance given a brilliant ride.
Lord Napier's step up in trip is successful as he wins the 888Sport Heroes Handicap Hurdle to secure a double for jockey Sean Bowen 👏 pic.twitter.com/XtiqYBNMaZ
— Sandown Park (@Sandownpark) February 2, 2019
That was the second winner of the day for jockey Sean, who had won the opening 888Sport Novices Hurdle on the favourite Winston C.