Structure Hill fell for the second time in succession as Lossiemouth landed the William Hill Aintree Hurdle.
The Nicky Henderson-trained favorite suffered a shock departure within the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham final month nevertheless it appeared as if he was travelling supremely effectively for Nico de Boinville turning for house this time, though he was caught in behind a wall of horses.
As De Boinville switched out to launch his problem, Structure Hill as soon as once more bought his leaping all flawed and hit the turf, leaving Lossiemouth (5-4) and Wodhooh to battle it out, with the first-named simply prevailing for Willie Mullins.
“Two and a half miles was supreme for her right here, the race was supreme for her,” successful jockey Paul Townend advised ITV.
“The bottom was vigorous sufficient, it is drying out each minute in comparison with the way it was using on the hurdles course earlier.
Lossiemouth and Wodhooh bounce the final collectively within the Aintree Hurdle
“She coped with it effectively. I’ve seen Nico strolling away, and Structure Hill, so we are able to rejoice that.”
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