Herecomesthetruth gave Paul Nicholls a second consecutive win in the Ladbrokes.com Chase at Down Royal on Saturday.

After success with Noland 12 months ago, the champion trainer returned with the seven-year-old who made every yard of the running under Christian Williams.

Arkle winner Forpadydeplasterer was given a patient ride by Barry Geraghty in conditions that would not have suited and despite cruising up to the second-last he could not get past the gallant winner.

Siegemaster appeared to be travelling well but a mistake five out knocked the stuffing out of him and he had to settle for third.

Harry Fry, pupil assistant to Nicholls, said of the winner: "We're delighted with that. He did it nicely and we're over the moon with him.

"He'll probably follow the same route as Noland and come back here for the John Durkan."

Forpadydeplasterer is set to travel to Sandown for the Tingle Creek Chase next month and connections were pleased with the effort.

"I'm delighted with him. He gave a good blow after the third-last and will come on for the run," said trainer Tom Cooper.

"It's all systems go now and hopefully he'll get a bit better going next time. The Tingle Creek is next.

"He wants a fast-run two miles on good ground in an ideal world."