Illustrious Forest continued his progress up the ratings with a another impressive success at Wolverhampton on Monday 6 February. Raised 14lb for his last win over C&D, "Forest" again made use of his long, galloping stride to steal a march on his rivals off the turn out of the back straight and, despite drifting under pressure, scored another comfortable success under useful 3lb claimer Michael O'Connell.

He has schooled well over hurdles and a summer jumping campaign could be on the cards later this year.