Ten Sixty all adds up for Johnson

A review of the action from Leicester on Wednesday, where Richard Johnson was once again among the winners on Ten Sixty.

Champion jockey Richard Johnson got a tune out of the promising Ten Sixty to land the feature Advent Handicap Hurdle at Leicester.

Johnson gave a riding masterclass on the six-year-old, who was returning in the two-and-a-half-mile contest after a 238-day break.

Trainer Philip Hobbs’ 9/4 joint-favourite was dropped out in the early stages as Abricot De L’Oasis sought to make all.

But Johnson, on his only ride of the day, made stealthy progress to enter the fray as they swung around the top bend.

There were several in with chances and Ten Sixty looked to have plenty on his plate.

But Johnson’s enduring talent was clear for all to see aboard Ten Sixty, who landed just in front after the last and battled to the line to hold the game Abricot De L’Oasis by a head.

Johnson said: “He is a very honest horse. The summer break has really done him the world of good as he needed a bit of time. He is a staying chaser in the making.”

Winning owner Andrew Cohen, who has 25 horses across the Flat and National Hunt, was very satisfied with Ten Sixty’s seasonal bow.

He said: “The jockey gave him a wonderful ride but the horse stayed on very well – he didn’t quit.

“It has taken time for the penny to drop. I would think we’ll keep him to hurdles this season. We’ll discuss it with …

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