HISTORY repeated itself in more ways than one last Saturday. Just as Chepstow had sweated on the weather relenting to allow a rescheduled Coral Welsh Grand National to take place, so Warwick needed no more rain before the featured Betfred Classic Chase.

Not only did the two meetings go ahead, but rookie trainer Kerry Lee took both marathons, 20/1 chance Russe Blanc following up Mountainous’ triumph the week before.