Quinn lands Hurlde at Wincanton

John Quinn landed his second consecutive totescoop6 Elite Hurdle as Kings Quay (4-1) followed up the success of Crow Wood 12 months ago.

The dual-purpose performer had to be niggled along by Dougie Costello in the middle of the race but put his Flat speed to good use in the final furlong as the last flight of hurdles was bypassed.

Chivalry ran a huge race in second, beaten a head, with Nicholls’ Poquelin another short head back in third after making most of the running.

Owner Paul Taylor, also victorious last year with Crow Wood, said: “We said last year when we won the race that we had a better one and we’d come back and win it again.”