Captain Guinness, the only other Irish runner in the seven-strong field, finished second at a respectful distance
“It was a fantastic race, it’s always a privilege to be asked to ride in these races,” said the delighted winning rider Sam Twiston-Davies.
“He races in a great manner – although he’s in front and he’s doing a lot of the hard work you’re able to get the breathers in everywhere you want. With his jumping he’s always filling himself up, my God it feels like a long way up the run-in!” Impaire Et Passe produced a devastating performance to lead home a Mullins one-two-three in the Ballymore Novice Hurdle.
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