We enjoyed our first double of the new season at Newton Abbot on Monday with our only other runner of the day also in the frame.
Both winners were ridden with confidence by Sam Twiston-Davies who has an excellent record for the yard..
Breaking Cover was the first to strike in the opening maiden hurdle over two and a quarter miles in the partnership colours of Phil Cartwright, Philip Saunders and Gill Langford.
It was lovely to see him get his head in front after a frustrating time when he was held back by little niggles.
He had another setback twelve months ago and the plan has always been to bring him back for a Summer\Autumn campaign as he likes good ground.
Breaking Cover travelled nicely behind the leaders on Monday before quickening up to win a shade cosily despite a less than fluent jump at the last flight.
He has always had plenty of potential and is likely to go for a novice hurdle next under a penalty rather than head down the handicap route.
Gore Point completed a rewarding afternoon for the team with a hard-earned victory in the two and a quarter mile handicap hurdle in the colours of Mark and Liz Pendarves.
It was another edge of the seat watch for a horse who has achieved two wins in photo finishes sandwiched by a slightly unlucky defeat by half a length last time at Worcester.
Gore Point used to be way too keen, but is holding his form well now, is straightforward to train, will stay a bit further and has gained confidence since a wind op in the spring.
He could be out again quickly either at Market Rasen on Saturday or Newton Abbot on Sunday.
