Sam's Adventure stayed on best of all in the Betfair Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase at Haydock to land Matt Brocklebank an 18/1 Value Bet winner.
Tipped up at that price on Friday afternoon in his in-form column, backers were getting in the payout queue from some way out as he soon had Sojourn's measure in the straight.
Brian Hughes timed his challenge perfectly as he picked up the strong-travelling Sojourn and punched his mount out to win by four lengths at the line.
Sojourn was a clear second best and ran well on just his fourth chasing start under a big weight, while Salty Boy stayed on for third.
The win completed a 149/1 double for Hughes, following his earlier success on Albert’s Back.
“It’s been a great day now. He had a chance on the best of his form,” said the champion jockey.
“He’s a good jumper, stays well – and although he got beaten the last day, he was interfered with down the back here and did well to stand up.
“He’s a horse Brian (Ellison) fancied coming here today – and he was right.
“He’s a big old lad, and it’s probably taken a couple of runs for him to come to hand.
“Brian and his team had him in great shape coming here today, so it’s no surprise to them anyway. It is to me, but not to them, and it’s great to win a race for (owners) Julie and Phil Martin in Julie’s colours. Brilliant.”
