Tom George’s grey had acquitted himself well when third in a Grade Two hurdle at the Open fixture and in scoring by two and three-quarter lengths under Paddy Brennan demonstrated his liking for a battle. There were still four in with a shout at the last, including the 2-1 favourite Ultimate, but it was Olofi who found the greatest resolve.

George, on hand to greet the 100-30 winner with father-in-law John Edwards, said:

“We’ve had him since he was a yearling and he was jumping at two. He’s a young and improving horse that will keep improving, and although he has a good Flat pedigree this was always going to be his game. In his work he’s got better with every bit he’s done.”