Haar cuts down Kempton rivals

Haar had the last laugh despite making a real hash of the final flight in the intercasino.co.uk Juvenile Maiden Hurdle at Kempton.

The 13-8 favourite Hope Road came into the race with the most consistent form and moved best at the top of the straight, but he could not settle the race and Haar (4-1) took control.

His error at the last handed Hope Road another chance, but rider Mark Grant was not in forgiving mood and drove his mount a neck in front passing the post.

It was another winner for in-form trainer Andrew Turnell, who said: “He’s a big, weak horse and anything he achieved this season was a bonus.

“He didn’t get very high at the last but he’ll still jump a fence one day.”