RACING: Longsdon delighted with Pete The Feat (From Witney Gazette)

RACING: Longsdon delighted with Pete The Feat

9:40am Wednesday 2nd January 2013 in Sport By Russell Smith, Sports reporter specialising in horse racing. Call me on 01865 425453

Charlie Longsdon was full of praise for Pete The Feat as the 15-8 favourite rattled off a fantastic five-timer in the Betfred Mandarin Handicap Chase at Newbury on Saturday, writes Russell Smith.

The Chipping Norton trainer saddled two runners in the long-established race, with last year's winner, Rey Nacarado, snatching third.

But it was Pete The Feat, running off a handicap mark 31lbs higher than his first success this season, who made all the running under Noel Fehily to finish five lengths clear of Relax.

“He has been a revelation,” said Longsdon. “He has been an absolute star. I have never had a horse that has won five in a row.

“He just gallops and gallops them into the ground. I never thought he would get this far.

“This was a bonus. He has won five and now we will have to look for another bonus.”