THE valuable Jumeirah Hotels And Resorts December Handicap Hurdle saw the in-form Ben Pauling’s A Hare Breath come right back to his best when holding outsider Caid Du Lin by half a length with the very well-backed, J.P. McManus-owned Crossed My Mind (100/30F) third.

Daryl Jacob is at the top of his game and on another highly successful afternoon he was seen to best effect on Pauling’s gelding. Unison took them along but gave best to Caid Du Lin well before two out and though the 20/1 shot kept on willingly for 7lb claimer Charlie Hammond he was eventually mastered by Jacob on the 8/1 winner in the final 100 yards.