Nickle Back produced an exceptional front-running display to win a first Grade 1 for jockey James Best and trainer Sarah Humphrey in the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Nickle Back produced an exceptional front-running display to win a first Grade 1 for jockey James Best and trainer Sarah Humphrey in the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown on Saturday.

Charlie Deutsch claimed the first Grade One success of his career and Venetia Williams ended her long wait for another at the highest level as L’Homme Presse ran out an easy winner of the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase at Sandown.