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, however has lots of hurdling experience on his CV and was a good runner-up in a Cheltenham beginner in November.
He began at 8-1 for his switch of codes at Market Rasen, and after a good round of jumping he drew in Kihavah to 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 quite like to do," stated Owen.
"I always believed he was well handicapped, he's simply getting it all together.
"He's been second at Cheltenham and he's been running in some decent handicaps.
Cavern Club at Market Rasen (Molly Hunter/PA)
"On the Flat he wants a quick rate to run at, so we understood the cosmetics of the race would fit him. He took a trip well and Gavin offered him a beautiful trip. That was his best leaping efficiency, he ran extremely well at Cheltenham, however most likely just strike the front a bit prematurely.
"He's got a great deal of wins in him, this horse, we'll have a little break from time to time he'll go back to Chester.
"He likes Chester and he's got owners up there, then we'll most likely have a go at among the early Cheltenham meetings."
Owen had previously 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 shown up in Lincolnshire having actually taken her three previous starts by excellent margins, and duly added a fourth successive triumph as the 4-9 favourite.
"That was great, she's a wise mare and she's clearly come here for a four-timer," stated Owen.
"The visor has actually made a genuine difference to her, we'll attempt to get some black type with her now in Ireland.
"She's only small however she's done very well to keep winning under a penalty."
And Owen claimed a third win on the Lincolnshire track's flagship day, with Prince Quattro drawing in the font-running Gavin to claim the Unibet More Extra Places Everyday Handicap Hurdle as the 3-1 favourite under 5lb claimer Alex Chadwick.
Broughshane made a winning stable debut 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 odds of 15-8 when holding back a challenge from Adrian Keatley's Maghlaak.
"He's a chaser really, we simply thought we 'd give him a go here to see where we are with him," said the winning fitness instructor.
"His work is excellent in your home and we did think he 'd have a great opportunity.
"We'll see what we do next, we'll simply delight in today however ultimately he will return chasing."
Bowen then coordinated with his other bro, Sean, as both took 2nd success on the card by means of Lermoos Legend, who landed the Try Unibet's Smartview Racecards Handicap Chase at 4-1.