A review of the action from Saturday's meeting at Ascot where Soaring Glory made a stylish winning return.
Stylish return for Soaring Glory
Soaring Glory made a stylish return to action when defying top-weight in what looked a red-hot renewal of the Bateaux London Handicap Hurdle.
Ten pounds higher than when winning last season's Betfair Hurdle and carrying 11st 11lb, Tom Scudamore produced Jonjo O'Neill's charge to hit the front two out.
Leoncavallo (10/1) and the promising Boothill (5/2 favourite) were the only dangers at that stage but they were soon fighting a losing battle.
The 5/1 winner was good at the final flight and was driven out to score by two-and-a-half lengths.
Double delight for Moore team
Gary and Jamie completed a notable double at Ascot on Saturday, the highlight of which was Larry's victory in the Bateaux London Gold Cup Handicap Chase.
He looked to be in trouble when towards the rear of the field going out on the second circuit but began to make relentless headway down the home straight.
Junmping the second last it was clear he was a danger to all and in front soon after, he ran on strongly to win by six-and-a-half lengths from Checkitout.
The double was initiated when 3/1 favourite Nassalam edged out Solo in a thrilling duel for the opening Ascot Underwriting Chase.
The pair had the race to themselves from the second last with the winner responding gamely to the Moore drive.
In the shadows of the post Solo drifted left under pressure to bump his rival but the fact the nose verdict went the way of Nassalam meant the stewards didn't need to intervene.
