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Gold strikes Silver for Nicky Henderson in Cup cracker at Ascot
By Racing TV
Last Updated: Tue 5 Dec 2023
Watch a full replay of how Gold Present won the Lavazza Silver Cup Handicap Chase at Ascot plus an interview with Nico De Boinville
By Racinguk.com staff
Gold Present relished the step up to three miles to win the Lavazza Silver Cup Handicap Chase at Ascot.
Victorious at Newbury last time out for Nicky Henderson, he was up 5lb but was strongest at the finish.
Walk In The Mill made a bold bid to provide Robert Walford and James Best with a double but, approaching the last, Frodon had drawn alongside him.
A huge leap from Gold Present, who landed running, gave him the momentum he needed and the 17-2 chance ran out a ready winner.
Mr Medic collared long-time leader Rock On Rocky in the final strides to win the My Pension Expert Handicap Chase and continue the purple patch of Walford.
Rock On Rocky had seen them all off under a fine front-running ride from Stan Sheppard, but Mr Medic loomed large over the last under Best.
A slightly better leap from Rock On Rocky appeared to have given him the final advantage, only for Mr Medic (10-1) to stick his neck out and win by a short head.
Walford said: "That was amazing and the horses are going very well.
"He was very brave and dug deep, he was absolutely brilliant. Jumping the last I thought he had a chance, but then going away from the last I thought it was all over.
"There was a little question mark about the ground but I was not too worried, he's still a young horse and is growing up.
"We've a few plans, but we're keen to keep them quiet."
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