Cavern Club Makes All The Noise In Summer Hurdle
rolled in with a late run to land the Unibet Same Race Multi Summer Handicap Hurdle for James Owen and Gavin Sheehan.
The chestnut was last seen winning at Chester on the Flat in June, however has a lot of hurdling experience on his CV and was a great runner-up in a Cheltenham newbie in November.
He started at 8-1 for his switch of codes at Market Rasen, and after a good round of leaping he drew in Kihavah to dominate by a length and a quarter, as his stablemate Nibras Gold ended up third.
"He won his last start on the Flat and that is something I rather like to do," said Owen.
"I always thought he was well disabled, he's simply getting it completely.
"He's been second at Cheltenham and he's been running in some decent handicaps.
Cavern Club at Market Rasen (Molly Hunter/PA)
"On the Flat he desires a fast lane to run at, so we understood the makeup of the race would fit him. He took a trip well and Gavin provided him a beautiful ride. That was his finest leaping efficiency, he ran extremely well at Cheltenham, however most likely just hit the front a bit too quickly.
"He's got a lot of wins in him, this horse, we'll have a little break now and then he'll return to Chester.
"He likes Chester and he's got owners up there, then we'll probably attempt among the early Cheltenham meetings."
Owen had previously struck with Laravie, who made it four wins on the bounce when taking the Get Best Odds Guaranteed At Unibet Novices' Hurdle under Sean Bowen.
The six-year-old arrived in Lincolnshire having actually taken her three previous starts by good margins, and duly added a 4th successive success as the 4-9 favourite.
"That was great, she's a clever mare and she's certainly come here for a four-timer," said Owen.
"The visor has made a genuine distinction to her, we'll try to get some black type with her now in Ireland.
"She's only small however she's done really well to keep winning under a charge."
And Owen declared a third win on the Lincolnshire track's flagship day, with Prince Quattro attracting the font-running Gavin to claim the Unibet More Extra Places Everyday Handicap Hurdle as the 3-1 favourite under 5lb claimer Alex Chadwick.
Broughshane made a winning steady launching for Mickey Bowen in the Unibet Moneyback As Cash Races Handicap Hurdle in the hands of the fitness instructor's sibling, James.
Previously trained by Jonjo and A J O'Neill, the seven-year-old struck at chances of 15-8 when holding off a challenge from Adrian Keatley's Maghlaak.
"He's a chaser really, we simply believed we 'd give him a go here to see where we are with him," said the winning trainer.
"His work is excellent in the house and we did think he 'd have an extremely excellent possibility.
"We'll see what we do next, we'll just enjoy today but ultimately he will go back chasing after."
Bowen then partnered with his other bro, Sean, as both took 2nd success on the card by means of Lermoos Legend, who landed the Try Unibet's Smartview Racecards Handicap Chase at 4-1.