Thomas sets sights on Betfair bid with Celtic Dino
Trainer plotting headline handicap challenge with Wincanton winner.
Sam Thomas has set Celtic Dino an ambitious target after the five-year-old made a big impression on his successful hurdling debut at Wincanton. The Dai Walters-owned gelding was sent off as the 2-5 favourite for the Fitzdares Season Opener At Wincanton Maiden Hurdle after winning two of his three bumpers last term. As a half-brother to Saint Segal, runner-up in the 2021 Finale Juvenile Hurdle at Chepstow, the son of Doctor Dino is bred for the jumping game and upheld family honour in impressive fashion. Having been a touch green early on, Celtic Dino warmed to the task and superb leaps at the final two obstacles helped him to pull 14 lengths clear of second favourite Ma Shantou.One to watch 👀
Celtic Dino, very useful in bumpers last term, makes a likeable start over hurdles on his return to action for @SammyTRacing, @D_Johnston01 and Dai Walters @wincantonraces pic.twitter.com/8nzRVDdOrR— Racing TV (@RacingTV) October 17, 2024
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