BETWAY TOP NOVICES’ HURDLE (GRADE 1)

THERE were emotional scenes after the Top Novices’ Hurdle, victory going to 14/1 shot Lalor, who was trained by Richard Woollacott until the trainer’s sad passing a few months ago. His widow Kayley, who took over the licence, was in tears as champion jockey Richard Johnson steered him into the winner’s enclosure.