TRANSFERRED from the New Zealand stable of Kevin ‘Dummy’ Myers into the yard of Patrick Payne, Tallyho Twinkletoe swooped in to take the Grand National Hurdle at Sandown on Sunday.

The nine-year-old gelding proved too good for the locals, landing the 4,200-metre A$250,000 feature by nearly five lengths. Ridden by New Zealander Aaron Kuru, Tallyho Twinkletoe took the lead 600 metres out to post a five-length win over Firefree who had the services of Irishman Tommy Ryan.