No sweat for Thistlecrack backers

>>Thistlecrack's exemplary start to his chase career at Chepstow meant backers who sent the 1-6 market leader off at 1.18 on Betfair never had a moment's doubt. He hit no bigger than 1.19 in running and none of his rivals traded at shorter than 10 (runner-up Aqalim) to beat him.

>>Value At Risk broke his duck over fences at Bangor, but the even-money favourite's victory was less straightforward and he briefly looked in trouble when Wishing And Hoping kicked clear in the straight and hit 1.37.

However, Wishing And Hoping was reeled in after a mistake at the third last and the winner went clear to defy a high of 4.