Exeter first for Blockley

Paul Blockley sent out his first Exeter winner when Kings Rock mastered warm favourite She’s Our Native in the gg.com Amateur Riders’ Handicap Hurdle.

Although sent off at 28-1, the winner was in control on the run-in and scored by three lengths, while the 7-4 market leader was in the end caught for second by Kings Bay.

Blockley is to send the winner novice chasing and said the intention was to run in a beginners’ chase at Chepstow on December 27.