Zeus Power too much for the rest in Sefton success

Zeus Power left enough in the tank to wear down Catchintsavo and win the Oddschecker Sefton Novices’ Hurdle at Aintree.

Catchintsavo had disputed the lead with Dalston Lad for much of the race but the field were well bunched as the extended three-mile Grade One began to take shape.

The Joseph O’Brien-trained Zeus Power (3-1) came to challenge Catchintsavo at the final hurdle and jumped slightly ahead before J J Slevin had him assert his authority as they charged for home to hold off Catchintsavo by two and three-quarter lengths. The fast-finishing Johnny’s Jury took third.