Impaire Et Passe pips Bob Olinger and survives inquiry

Impaire Et Passe and Paul Townend with groom Aimee Morrissey win the Grade 1 William Hill Aintree Hurdle. Pic: Photo HEALY RACING

Impaire Et Passe had to survive a lengthy stewards' inquiry before being declared the winner of the William Hill Aintree Hurdle.

Willie Mullins' evens favourite rounded the final bend on the bridle but did not run straight to the line as both Langer Dan and Bob Olinger threw down their challenges in what was a thrilling finish to the Grade One contest.