Horse & Hound

Streets Of London does it easily

Aldington Races, Aldington, Kent

A RELAXED training regime is proving successful for trainer Nigel Benstead, who landed the men’s open with seven-year-old gelding Streets Of London under Phil York.

The consistent former Tim Underwood horse has now won eight, finished second twice and third twice from 13 starts.

“He barely came out of a canter”
NIGEL BENSTEAD

“He barely came out of a canter,” said Nigel. “Phil held him up like we’d planned and let the other two do the work. He tried to jump into the lead a few times, but Phil waited until the top

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