BALDER Succes, who was no match for an in-form Special Tiara over Christmas, made amends in sparkling style in the Listed williamhill.com Chase over the extended two and half miles. Seemingly suited by the small field, he faced only two rivals and drew right away in the straight to beat Fox Appeal by 10 lengths with Hunt Ball eased down in third.

Hunt Ball, now with Nicky Henderson after a colourful career under different ownership, led for most of the way and gave a good account of himself until Balder Succes and Wayne Hutchinson took control with three to jump.