Crambo secured back-to-back Grade One Lengthy Stroll Hurdle victories by beating Hiddenvalley Lake in moist situations at Ascot.
The seven-year-old, skilled by Fergal O’Brien and ridden by Jonathan Burke, handed chief Beauport within the closing levels earlier than holding off a late assault by Hiddenvalley Lake to defend his crown.
“I am speechless,” a tearful O’Brien instructed ITV4. “I am so grateful for everybody at dwelling. It is not been simple. I’ve had dangerous days.”
Beauport completed in third with The Wallpark in fourth place.
Since profitable at Ascot 12 months in the past, Crambo has struggled to recreate the identical type, having upset at Cheltenham and Aintree within the spring.
Setting off at 9-1, Crambo wanted loads of stamina to overhaul Beauport, who began strongly and heading in the direction of a cushty victory earlier than a heavy soar on the last hurdle gave the opposite front-runners an opportunity to catch up.
Robust Chief, who was the favorite, completed tenth and by no means regarded a risk for the win.
