Trainer Fergal O’Brien believes Crambo “could be a better horse this year” as he bids to defend his crown in this Saturday’s Grade 1 Howden Long Walk Hurdle at Ascot.
The seven-year-old narrowly came out on top 12 months ago in the staying hurdle feature following a titanic duel with Paisley Park, and O’Brien is pleased he sidestepped Crambo’s intended comeback at Newbury in the Coral Long Distance Hurdle, reporting his gelding as “very well” ahead of his intended return.
