Gone To Lunch wins at Ascot

Gone To Lunch won his fourth successive race when landing the Pentagon Novices’ Hurdle in grand style at Ascot.

There were not too many moments of worry for backers of the 4-5 favourite, especially when main market rival, the Irish challenger Aldhaher Beebers, crashed out at the fourth-last.

Jerry Scott’s charge, ridden by Liam Heard, pulled clear of Rebel Melody in the straight to win by two lengths.