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It may have taken over five decades but the long wait finally ended for veteran owner Clive Hitchings after Grace A Vous Enki lifted the historic Lady Dudley Cup carrying the colours of his wife Joan.
Hitchings declared: “I’m nearly 90 years old but I can rest happily now as this is the race I have always wanted to win ever since I first visited this course back in the early 1970’s – this race has a roll-call like a hall of fame
“A couple of years ago Grace A Vous Enki was sent off a long odds-on favourite to win the prize but could only manage third spot, however this time around he has won and it’s hard to sum up what a contented feeling that is.”
In the race itself, the Chris Barber-trained 10-year-old was always handily placed for regular rider James King before taking a definite advantage three fences out and staying on determinedly to see off Kilfilum Woods by six lengths.
For her part his wife Joan said emotionally: “I’m still nervous and shaking inside but the horse has won it now and finally scored away from his beloved Larkhill, where he had racked up an unbeaten sequence of 11 races in Open company
“Clive has been trying to win the race for years and years as we only live 20 miles away. We thought it may never happen but it’s a dream come true for both of us and I have to say a big thank you to Chris and his team.”
King initiated a treble on the card after the Barber-trained Jack Black followed up his recent Maisemore victory when repeating the dose with a ready seven-lengths call over Briskalo in the Restricted.
The Evens favourite sports the silks of owner Jeremy Hill and he commented: “I was a bit nervous coming into the race as he was a little novicey at some of his fences when winning last time but I need not have fussed as he jumped very well
“He did not appear to be doing that much when he hit the front so the hope is that there is a bit more improvement to come – I would think he will run again this season as long as the ground stays safe.”
King netted the three-timer aboard Poliath in the mares’ maiden as the Philip Rowley-trained five-year-old had enough left in the tank to fend off the rallying Sainte Crystal by a length-and-a-half.
Hannah Lewis has wasted no time in re-establishing herself since rejoining the training ranks this term and Malinas Glory added to his Paxford gains when scooting away with the Members contest under Heidi Palin.
Lewis said: “The mare came out of the race last time really well in himself and hopefully this follow-up win should put him spot on for the final of the £10,000 0-110 series hunter chase final which is staged at Warwick next month.”
Master Templar was sent off a very well supported 4-7 favourite for the Ladies Open and duly obliged but not before those who had taken the short prices had a few heart-stopping moments when Blagthebookies lay down a menacing challenge in the closing stages.
Fortunately, all was well that ends well, and the hot-pot collected by three-quarters-of-a length with winning rider Gina Andrews saying: “He really needs further these days but we have got away with it – just.”
Tom Lacey’s Herbies Sock had gone into many notebooks when making eye-catching late headway on his debut over shorter at Maisemore. He sent his supporters home with a big smile after handsomely taking the spoils in the concluding 3m maiden.
Lacey’s representative Eamonn O’Donnabhain said: “We were pleased with his debut run and the step up in trip has really helped. He is a nice horse going forward and the chances are that he will go the Sales sooner rather than later.”
Quote Of The Day
“I have never box walked as much in my life” – Chris Barber admits to being filled with trepidation before Grace A Vous Enki’s victory in the feature.
