Cavern Club Makes All The Noise In Summer Hurdle
Cavern Club rolled in with a late go 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, but has lots of on his CV and was a great runner-up in a Cheltenham beginner in November.
He began at 8-1 for his switch of codes at Market Rasen, and after an excellent round of jumping he drew in Kihavah to prevail by a length and a quarter, as his stablemate Nibras Gold completed third.
"He won his last start on the Flat and that is something I quite like to do," said Owen.
"I constantly believed he was well disabled, he's simply getting it completely.
"He's been 2nd at Cheltenham and he's been running in some good handicaps.
Cavern Club at Market Rasen (Molly Hunter/PA)
"On the Flat he desires a quick pace to perform at, so we knew the makeup of the race would fit him. He took a trip well and Gavin offered him a charming ride. That was his finest leaping efficiency, he ran effectively at Cheltenham, however most likely just hit the front a bit prematurely.
"He's got a great deal of wins in him, this horse, we'll have a little break from time to time he'll go back to Chester.
"He likes Chester and he's got owners up there, then we'll probably have a go at one of the early Cheltenham conferences."
Owen had earlier struck with Laravie, who made it 4 wins on the bounce when taking the Get Best Odds Guaranteed At Unibet Novices' Hurdle under Sean Bowen.
The six-year-old gotten here in Lincolnshire having actually taken her 3 previous starts by great margins, and appropriately added a fourth successive success as the 4-9 favourite.
"That was good, she's a clever mare and she's clearly come here for a four-timer," stated Owen.
"The visor has actually made a genuine distinction to her, we'll attempt to get some black type with her now in Ireland.
"She's only little however she's done extremely 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 declare the Unibet More Extra Places Everyday Handicap Hurdle as the 3-1 favourite under 5lb claimer Alex Chadwick.
Broughshane made a winning stable launching for Mickey Bowen in the Unibet Moneyback As Cash Races Handicap Hurdle in the hands of the fitness instructor's bro, James.
Previously trained by Jonjo and A J O'Neill, the seven-year-old struck at chances of 15-8 when holding off an obstacle from Adrian Keatley's Maghlaak.
"He's a chaser really, we just believed we 'd offer him a go here to see where we are with him," stated the winning fitness instructor.
"His work is very excellent at home and we did think he 'd have a really excellent opportunity.
"We'll see what we do next, we'll simply delight in today however eventually he will return going after."
Bowen then coordinated with his other brother, Sean, as both took second victories on the card via Lermoos Legend, who landed the Try Unibet's Smartview Racecards Handicap Chase at 4-1.