Limerick Boy soars over the last.

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Limerick Boy put in a fine display of jumping to win the Grade Two Favourites Racing Pendil Novices' Chase at Kempton.

The Venetia Williams-trained runner has had a few fencing problems this season, but he barely touched a twig and looked comfortable when taking over from long-time leader Duncliffe turning for home.

Sam Thomas quickly asserted on Limerick Boy as Duncliffe was tapped for toe and overtaken by Lacdoudal, who never really threatened the 12-1 winner.

Limerick Boy put in a magnificent leap at the second-last and eased home by 12 lengths from Lacdoudal, with the favourite Duncliffe the same distance away back in third.

The trainer said: "In a sense this has come 24 hours too soon in terms of him being reassessed for the Mildmay Of Flete at Cheltenham.

"But we'll take a look at that as well as the novices' handicap chase.

"He likes this track and gave Sam his first big win in the Lanzarote Hurdle 13 months ago."