Face The Blade clocked the fastest time of the year over 480 metres at Swindon in the Blunsden Standard at the Wiltshire track last night.
Kevin Hutton’s runner pulled clear after a fast break and came home eight lengths clear of useful local grader Roznbaz in 28.25sec.
The time was less than a length off the track record held jointly by Johnnys Star and Shaneboy Alley.
Aventador was also an impressive winner over 509 metres when making all to beat 2015 Prestige runner-up Supreme Turbo by three lengths in 29.77sec.
