THISTLECRACK has emerged as one of the most exciting horses in training and his performance when winning the Grade 1 King George VI Chase at Kempton on Monday was spectacular for a novice.

Bred by Robin and Scarlett Knipe at their Cobhall Court Stud, Thistlecrack was sold as a foal at Tattersalls Ireland for €32,000 to John McDonald. He resold him at the August Sale in the same venue three years later for €43,000 to John Snook, his current owner.