THE Grade 2 bet365 Hurdle over three miles and a furlong cup up disappointingly and seemed to be at the mercy of 4/7 favourite At Fishers Cross, who faced only two rivals.

However, Rebecca Curtis’ horse, owned by J.P. McManus, twice ran moderately at the beginning of last season and again performed very disappointingly, coming in last of the trio as Cole Harden made all and forged clear to beat Medinas by eight lengths.