Farmer joy for Alner team

Robert and Sally Alner’s string continues to go great guns this season and the Dorset couple provided their first winner for a new and high-profile owner at Taunton.

Peter Partridge moved Farmer’s Lad from Philip Hobbs to the Alners this year and after fair efforts in hurdles and a novice chase, the gelding registered a smooth victory on his handicap debut over fences.