Iberico Lord returned to form with a vengeance to give trainer Nicky Henderson a fifth victory in the Coral Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle at Kempton.<\/p>\n
The eight-year-old landed the Greatwood and Betfair Hurdles earlier in his career but had seemingly lost his way and cut little ice in two runs this term.<\/p>\n
He went into the race a 22\/1 chance but top-rated on Timeform weight-adjusted ratings and made a sweeping move to go to the front approaching the penultimate hurdle.<\/p>\n
He was never in any danger from that point, running on strongly under James Bowen to score by three lengths from Double Powerful (18\/1).<\/p>\n
Bowen said: \u201cTo be honest I kind of wanted to settle him out the back. He has been running over two miles, and travelling well over two miles. He was actually a bit cold on me early, which was perfect. They went a good gallop and turning in I thought I had loads left so I drove on early, but he kept it up which was good. I spoke to the boss before and we agreed on the plan and we said we will see what happens, but he has won well. <\/p>\n
\u201cThe trip definitely helped. The complexion of the race suited me. He has obviously dropped down and just back off a nice weight in a race like that probably suited him. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not the one who sits on him at home and it is the first time I\u2019ve ridden him for a long time, but he felt good today anyway. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt doesn\u2019t feel that long ago (since I last won the race on William Henry), but I must be getting old now. I love riding in these colours when I can and it is great to get a winner for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
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