Liverpool-born Joe Anderson rode Lions Peak to an eight-length victory at Hereford this weekend.

It was Joe Anderson’s second ride with Lions Peak since Jamie Snowden took charge as trainer over Ali Stronge with the pair finishing third with 20/1 odds in their first ride together at Wincanton in February.

“It’s early days but he seems a nice horse with plenty of potential.

“Still lots to learn but that’ll come with time and racing experience.

“I was impressed with how he went and won given how babyish he still is.”

Anderson has previously ridden at Cheltenham with a horse called ‘Mill Green’, achieving a 6th place finish at 66/1 odds in 2020 and 7th at 40/1 odds in 2021.

Though he isn’t competing this year, Anderson has high hopes that we’ll be seeing him at Cheltenham next year.

“I’m always hopeful but all just depends on what opportunities become available. Just have to wait and see but I’m always optimistic.”

Recalling the events, Anderson said: “I was about 17th or 18th, there was no way and he just started picking them off one by one.

“It’s a big occasion and a tough track to ride, you need a good horse with all the attributes.

“You have to try and do your best to just treat it like any other race.”

The Scouse jockey has won at Chepstow, Taunton and Hereford so far this year, with plenty of time still left for more and a pretty popular racing event fast approaching in Anderson’s own back garden.

“I just take it day by day and try not to look too far ahead.  There’s plenty of water under the bridge between now and then (the Grand National).

“It’s nice, I love coming back to Aintree but ultimately you’ve got to put emotion to one side and focus on the job at hand.”

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