Abbey back in winning habit

Two years ago Grey Abbey finished a gallant fourth in the Scottish Grand National and another tilt at the Ayr marathon is on the cards after his resounding success in the Tote Scoop6 Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster yesterday.

Having his first race over fences this season after two runs over hurdles, Howard Johnson’s 4-1 chance was a little rusty at some of the earlier obstacles.