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 plenty of hurdling experience on his CV and was a good runner-up in a in November.
He started at 8-1 for his switch of codes at Market Rasen, and after a good round of jumping he drew in Kihavah to prevail 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 quite like to do," said Owen.
"I constantly believed he was well handicapped, he's simply getting it all together.
"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 wants a fast lane to run at, so we knew the cosmetics of the race would match him. He travelled well and Gavin offered him a beautiful trip. That was his finest leaping performance, he ran effectively at Cheltenham, however most likely just strike the front a bit too soon.
"He's got a lot of wins in him, this horse, we'll have a little break once in a while he'll go back to Chester.
"He likes Chester and he's got owners up there, then we'll most likely have a go at one of the early Cheltenham meetings."
Owen had actually earlier 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 gotten here in Lincolnshire having taken her three previous starts by great margins, and properly included a 4th succeeding triumph as the 4-9 favourite.
"That was excellent, she's a wise mare and she's clearly come here for a four-timer," stated Owen.
"The visor has made a genuine difference to her, we'll attempt to get some black type with her now in Ireland.
"She's just small however she's done extremely well to keep winning under a penalty."
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 preferred 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 trainer's brother, James.
Previously trained by Jonjo and A J O'Neill, the seven-year-old struck at odds of 15-8 when holding off a difficulty from Adrian Keatley's Maghlaak.
"He's a chaser truly, we simply thought we 'd provide him a go here to see where we are with him," stated the winning fitness instructor.
"His work is very excellent in your home and we did think he 'd have an excellent chance.
"We'll see what we do next, we'll just enjoy today but eventually he will return chasing."
Bowen then partnered with his other brother, Sean, as both took 2nd victories on the card by means of Lermoos Legend, who landed the Try Unibet's Smartview Racecards Handicap Chase at 4-1.