Cavern Club Makes All The Noise In Summer Hurdle
Cavern Club 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 lots of hurdling experience on his CV and was an excellent runner-up in a Cheltenham beginner in November.
He began 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 completed third.
"He won his last start on the Flat which is something I quite like to do," stated Owen.
"I always thought 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 wants a fast lane to run at, so we understood the cosmetics of the race would suit him. He took a trip well and Gavin gave him a charming trip. That was his finest jumping efficiency, he ran very well at Cheltenham, but probably just strike the front a bit too soon.
"He's got a great deal of wins in him, this horse, we'll have a little break once in a while he'll return to Chester.
"He likes Chester and he's got owners up there, then we'll most likely have a go at among the early Cheltenham conferences."
Owen had previously 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 taken her 3 previous starts by good margins, and appropriately included a fourth succeeding victory as the 4-9 favourite.
"That was good, she's a smart mare and she's certainly come here for a four-timer," stated Owen.
"The visor has actually made a genuine difference to her, we'll try to get some black type with her now in Ireland.
"She's just little however she's done effectively to keep winning under a penalty."
And Owen claimed a 3rd 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 chances of 15-8 when holding back a difficulty from Adrian Keatley's Maghlaak.
"He's a chaser actually, 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 in your home and we did believe he 'd have a really great chance.
"We'll see what we do next, we'll simply delight in today but eventually he will go back chasing after."
Bowen then teamed up with his other sibling, Sean, as both took second success on the card via Lermoos Legend, who landed the Try Unibet's Smartview Racecards Handicap Chase at 4-1.