A review of the rest of Saturday's action from Ascot as Mr Medic edged out Rock On Rocky in a thrilling finish to the My Pension Expert Handicap Chase.
Mr Medic collared long-time leader Rock On Rocky in the final strides to win the My Pension Expert Handicap Chase at Ascot and continue the purple patch of trainer Robert Walford.
Rock On Rocky had seen them all off under a fine front-running ride from Stan Sheppard, but Mr Medic loomed large over the last under James Best. A slightly better leap from Rock On Rocky appeared to have given him the final advantage, only for Mr Medic (10/1) to stick his neck out and win by a short head.
Walford said: "That was amazing and the horses are going very well.
"He was very brave and dug deep, he was absolutely brilliant. Jumping the last I thought he had a chance, but then going away from the last I thought it was all over. "There was a little question mark about the ground but I was not too worried, he's still a young horse and is growing up.
"We've a few plans, but we're keen to keep them quiet."
Gold Present relished the step up to three miles to win the Lavazza Silver Cup Handicap Chase.
Victorious at Newbury last time out for Nicky Henderson, he was up 5lb in the weights but was strongest at the finish.
Walk In The Mill made a bold bid to provide Walford and Best with a double, but approaching the last Frodon had drawn alongside him.
A huge leap from Gold Present, who landed running, gave him the momentum he needed and the 17/2 chance ran out a ready winner.
In the opening Foundation Developments Novices' Handicap Hurdle One Of Us found plenty for pressure to see off Comely under Lizzie Kelly.
Nick Williams' horse was well backed in the morning and he was given a positive ride by Kelly, battling well when challenged by Nicky Henderson's Comely after the last.
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