• Quote: ‘Dad’s got big balls which will explain why he’s got so many kids!’ – Sam Twiston-Davies

By Andrew Atkinson

Sam Twiston-Davies rode Guard Your Dreams, trained by his dad Nigel, to land the Grade 2 Unibet International Hurdle.

“Nigel Twiston-Davies is my dad – first and foremost – but he’s a genius,” said Sam.

“I said the Relkeel back here on January 1 was perfect and he said: ‘No, we’re going for the International and we’ll win it’ and he’s gone and done it,” said Sam.

“He’s got big balls – which will explain why he’s got so many kids!,” quipped Sam.