Cavern Club Makes All The Noise In Summer Hurdle
Cavern Club rolled in with a late run to land the Unibet Same Race Multi Summer Handicap Hurdle for James Owen and Gavin Sheehan.
The chestnut was last seen winning at Chester on the Flat in June, but has plenty of hurdling experience on his CV and was an excellent runner-up in a Cheltenham beginner in November.
He started at 8-1 for his switch of codes at Market Rasen, and after a great round of jumping he drew in Kihavah to prevail by a length and a quarter, as his stablemate Nibras Gold completed third.
"He won his last start on the Flat and that is something I rather like to do," stated Owen.
"I constantly believed he was well disabled, he's simply getting it entirely.
"He's been second at Cheltenham and he's been running in some good handicaps.
Cavern Club at Market Rasen (Molly Hunter/PA)
"On the Flat he wants a fast lane to run at, so we understood the cosmetics of the race would fit him. He travelled well and Gavin provided him a charming ride. That was his best leaping performance, he ran very well at Cheltenham, however most likely just hit the front a bit too quickly.
"He's got a lot of wins in him, this horse, we'll have a little break now and then he'll return to Chester.
"He likes Chester and he's got owners up there, then we'll probably attempt one of the early Cheltenham conferences."
Owen had earlier struck with Laravie, who made it four wins on the bounce when taking the Get Best Odds Guaranteed At Unibet Novices' Hurdle under Sean Bowen.
The six-year-old gotten here in Lincolnshire having taken her 3 prior starts by great margins, and properly included a 4th succeeding success as the 4-9 favourite.
"That was good, she's a wise mare and she's undoubtedly come here for a four-timer," stated Owen.
"The visor has actually made a genuine distinction to her, we'll try to get some black type with her now in Ireland.
"She's only small but she's done very well to keep winning under a penalty."
And Owen claimed a 3rd win on the Lincolnshire track's flagship day, with Prince Quattro reeling in the font-running Gavin to claim the Unibet More Extra Places Everyday Handicap Hurdle as the 3-1 preferred under 5lb claimer Alex Chadwick.
Broughshane made a winning steady launching for Mickey Bowen in the Unibet Moneyback As Cash Races Handicap Hurdle in the hands of the fitness instructor's brother, James.
Previously trained by Jonjo and A J O'Neill, the seven-year-old struck at chances of 15-8 when holding off a difficulty from Adrian Keatley's Maghlaak.
"He's a chaser truly, we simply believed we 'd offer him a go here to see where we are with him," said the winning trainer.
"His work is really excellent in your home and we did think he 'd have a very great possibility.
"We'll see what we do next, we'll simply take pleasure in today but eventually he will go back going after."
Bowen then teamed up with his other bro, Sean, as both took second victories on the card through Lermoos Legend, who landed the Try Racecards Handicap Chase at 4-1.