Lieutenant takes charge in Bowl.
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Ryanair Chase runner-up First Lieutenant (7-2) went one better with a determined performance in the Betfred Bowl Chase at Aintree.
Mouse Morris' raider didn't have the speed to peg back Cue Card at Cheltenham, but stepped up in distance here, he was prominent from early on the second circuit in the hands of Bryan Cooper.
Menorah jumped the last in front and appeared set for victory, but First Lieutenant's stamina kicked in and he wore down Philip Hobbs' charge to score by three-quarters of a length. Even-money favourite Silviniaco Conti made a couple of errors as the action hotted up and was a never-nearer third.
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Fully deserved after being the bridesmaid for so long.