Flagship sore after fine win

Flagship Uberalles picked up an injury when winning his second consecutive Doubleprint Tingle Creek

Flagship Uberalles picked up an injury when winning his second consecutive Doubleprint Tingle Creek. The Noel Chance-trained six-year-old landed the two-mile contest in great style by 11 lengths from Fadalko.

Flagship Uberalles now faces a step up to three miles in the Pertemps King George VI Chase at Kempton Park at Christmas. "He suffered a nasty overreach yesterday," Chance said. "It's nothing career or life threatening but it's nasty. He's sore this morning.

"I would say he'd be okay in a few days.

"Hopefully he'll suffer no ill effects and it shouldn't hinder his preparation for the King George too much. It's something that happens to jumpers - I'd love to be a Flat trainer!"

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Flagship Uberalles was having his first race for Chance on Saturday and the Lambourn trainer added: "I was delighted with him. It was great to see him win a Grade One race so convincingly."

Flagship Uberalles lost his form towards the end of last season and Chance said: "He's a very enthusiastic horse on good ground or softer - that is the secret."