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Newbury, Saturday

Hennessy Gold Cup Chase (Grade 3) 3m2½f, 4yo+

CARRUTHERS put up a gallant front-running performance to post a popular win in one of the jumps season's biggest races.

There were emotional scenes after the race with winning jockey Mattie Batchelor in tears having ridden the biggest winner of his career on the anniversary of his mother's death.

"He is a little lion," said Batchelor. "Coming to the second last I thought I have got to wing this to win and he didn't let me down."

Carruthers was bred by Lord Oaksey, who rode Taxidermist to win the race in 1958, and while he was not present at the track, his son-in-law trainer Mark Bradstock was delighted that the son of Kayf Tara had finally bagged a big race.

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Newbury, Saturday

Sportingbet Long Distance Hurdle (Grade 2) 3m½f, 4yo+

BIG BUCK'S, sent off the 1-8 favourite, travelled superbly and kicked clear in the home straight to win the Grade 2 for the third consecutive year

"That's the most nervous race I've ever had," said owner Andy Stewart. "We're lucky to have him and he is great for racing. He'll turn up at Ascot for the Long Walk Hurdle but if it getsabandoned he'll come back here and, like last year, I'll definitely sponsor the race."

Paul Nicholls said: "He loves what he's doing. We've left plenty to work on as we want him at his best in the spring but he is obviously just better than the rest."