Supreme Gift secures Pertemps place with Market Rasen victory

Supreme Gift booked his place for a potential tilt at the Pertemps Network Final when coming out on top in a qualifier at Market Rasen.

The Henry Daly-trained seven-year-old was seventh on his seasonal debut when last seen at Cheltenham and was ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies as a 3-1 shot for his trip to Lincolnshire.

Harbour Lake, the 2-1 favourite, looked the main threat and did take the lead over the final flight, but Supreme Gift was tough and put his head down to battle his way back and prevail by half a length, securing his spot at Cheltenham in March in the process.

“I suppose he hit the front a bit too soon and then came back again, but I think we’ll aim him at the final,” said Daly.

“It would be the obvious thing to do, he’ll go up a couple of pounds so he’ll probably get in anyhow.

“It’s a win and you’re in so it’s probably going to be the natural long-term aim for him now.”