Little Trilby going places for Elliott

Gordon Elliott's Little Trilby (8/1) overturned odds-on-favourite St Faz in the Lennon Solar Novice Hurdle at Bellewstown.

St Faz (5/6) led over this extended 2m1f trip, but was outgunned by Little Trilby between the final two flights.

Little Trilby asserted before the last and readily took the honours by 11 lengths. Churchwarden (4/1) was almost five lengths off St Faz in third.

Jockey Sam Ewing said: "He's progressing in leaps and bounds by the looks of things.

"He was good the last day in Downpatrick and he has taken a nice step forward today.

"I jumped fairly well the whole way round and when I asked him he quickened up.

"He found plenty and was very straightforward in front and did it well.

"He handled two (miles) there and the way he hit the line I'd say he would have no problem getting further.

"I'd say he appreciates nice ground, but he's a progressive type and we haven't seen him on soft ground yet."

Little Trilby got off the mark in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last month.