IN landing the seven-runner open lightweight at Kinsale on Saturday evening by seven lengths, the Bach gelding Anseanachai Cliste was crowned champion horse of the season with seven consecutive wins.

“It’s hard to believe,” said the eight-year-old’s trainer, Portadown-based Stephen McConville, on whose behalf Marshall Watson purchased the bay for just £2,500 at the Spring Sale in Doncaster last year.