Crossbow hits the target

The £35,000 (€52,000) Byrne Group Handicap Chase at Ascot has been won by Mark Rimell’s Crossbow Creek, who under Richard Johnson collared long-time leader Demi Beau to score in the closing stages at a price of 9-4.

Demi Beau stayed on to finish a one and a quarter length second, with 11-8 favourite Andreas a further length away.