THE eagerly awaited chasing debut of Gerri Colombe went without a hitch as the hitherto undefeated gelding headed another good day for Gordon Elliott who enjoyed a treble which was supplied by some very promising types.

A winner of two bumpers and both his starts over hurdles, the Robcour-owned Gerri Colombe was returning to action for the first time since January in the two-mile–five-furlong beginners’ chase for which he was sent off the 6/5 favourite.