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Shoemark denies the champ at Fontwell

Image: Chestnut Ben leads Upton Mead over the last only to be caught

Amateur rider Conor Shoemark made a dream first visit to Fontwell as he got the better of Tony McCoy in a driving finish to the Cheltenham Non Runner No Bet At totepool.com Handicap Chase.

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"He jumped well, stays well and has obviously progressed since his last win at Sandown," McCoy said. "He might not be the best horse at Seven Barrows, but he's genuine and will give his owners a lot of fun."