Having been brought down on his debut in this country, Escort'men was completely neglected in the betting ring, but somebody clearly forgot to tell the horse. Ruby Walsh had him anchored at the back for most of the race, before cruising through to join the leaders after three out, effortlessly taking it up at the last from the capsizing Vino Griego (Philip Hide) and the eventual second Frascati Park (Paddy Brennan) (Dovecote Novices Hurdle, Kempton 27-02-10)