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 lots of hurdling experience on his CV and was a great runner-up in a Cheltenham beginner in November.


He began at 8-1 for his switch of codes at Market Rasen, and after a great round of leaping 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 always thought he was well handicapped, he's just getting it entirely.


"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 desires a quick speed to run at, so we understood the make-up of the race would match him. He took a trip well and Gavin provided him a lovely trip. That was his best jumping efficiency, he ran effectively at Cheltenham, but most likely just hit the front a bit prematurely.


"He's got a great deal of wins in him, this horse, we'll have a little break now and then he'll go back to Chester.


"He likes Chester and he's got owners up there, then we'll probably have a go at one of the early Cheltenham meetings."


Owen had actually 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 actually taken her three prior starts by great margins, and a 4th succeeding victory as the 4-9 favourite.


"That was great, she's a wise mare and she's certainly come here for a four-timer," said Owen.


"The visor has actually made a real distinction to her, we'll attempt to get some black type with her now in Ireland.


"She's only small but she's done effectively to keep winning under a charge."


And Owen claimed a third win on the Lincolnshire track's flagship day, with Prince Quattro attracting the font-running Gavin to declare the Unibet More Extra Places Everyday Handicap Hurdle as the 3-1 favourite 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 trainer's brother, James.


Previously trained by Jonjo and A J O'Neill, the seven-year-old struck at odds of 15-8 when holding off an obstacle from Adrian Keatley's Maghlaak.


"He's a chaser really, we simply believed we 'd provide him a go here to see where we are with him," said the winning fitness instructor.


"His work is excellent in the house and we did think he 'd have an excellent opportunity.


"We'll see what we do next, we'll just enjoy today but ultimately he will return chasing."


Bowen then coordinated with his other sibling, Sean, as both took 2nd victories on the card via Lermoos Legend, who landed the Try Unibet's Smartview Racecards Handicap Chase at 4-1.