Sky’s the limit for progressive Farmer

Always travelling well in the hands of Richard Johnson, the 7-2 shot jumped with real enthusiasm to hold off the late rally of 11-4 favourite Wuff by two lengths to complete a double for the rider and trainer Philip Hobbs.

Johnson said: “We always knew he wanted better ground and unfortunately in his three previous runs the ground was not right and that is why he hasn’t been seen out since Christmas.