Trucker looks set for another productive campaign
Rudi Trucker (evens — 4/5), a three-time hunter chase scorer that easily won the Affane open on his return to the fray in November, made most of the running with Liz Lalor.
The victorious son of Rudimentary was travelling best when none too clever at the penultimate of the 14 obstacles. Rudi Trucker was soon back on an even keel though and he effortlessly powered clear from the last to beat Outlaw Pete by five lengths with an eight-length gap to the third-placed Optimus Prime.