O’Brien’s 9-1 shot finds form in impressive fashionCrambo wins on return to course after 2023 success
Crambo, dismissed in the betting at 9-1 despite his narrow win in the Long Walk Hurdle 12 months ago, returned to Ascot for the first time since and rediscovered his form in impressive fashion, edging home by a head from Hiddenvalley Lake and briefly reducing Fergal O’Brien, his trainer, to tears as he celebrated the third Grade One win of his career.
Strong Leader, a Grade Two winner at Newbury last month, was sent off favourite at 11-8 but was never in serious contention and eventually faded to finish last of the 10 runners as Crambo moved towards the lead between the final two flights.
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