Friday 9 April 2021 15:25, UK
Chantry House put the British challenge back on the board with victory in the Betway Mildmay Novices' Chase.
Like Belfast Banter, Nicky Henderson's seven-year-old was following up success at Cheltenham last month - but in his case it is a Grade One double.
Chantry House prevailed at the Festival after hot favourite Envoi Allen departed early - and this time too, he benefited from his clear round, with the front-running Espoir De Romay still in front when falling two out.
That put the outcome beyond doubt if Chantry House and Nico de Boinville could safely clear the last - and the 11-8 favourite duly did so to win by 32 lengths, from Shan Blue.
De Boinville said: "I thought it was a magnificent effort.
"He's shown he stays a strongly-run three miles on a flat track. I was just nicely in my comfort zone, following David Bass and Harry Skelton, and he's done really well to back up the Cheltenham form.
"He's a horse that races slightly behind the bridle, and it's just a case of keeping him interested. Then you have to bear in mind that Cheltenham was only three weeks ago - you just have to be aware of that fact.
"He showed tremendous heart there and was just getting a bit lonely out in front.
"I think he really appreciated the step up in trip today."
