Brian Hughes out of luck on reroute from Cheltenham as Sean Quinlan bags double

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Champion jockey-elect Brian Hughes was rerouted from Cheltenham to the Northumberland track primarily to ride Minelladestination in the two-mile novice hurdle, but he missed out.

He came up short when the market leader was outpointed by the gambled on Fringill Dike, who was 3-1 in the morning but sent off at 5-4.

Partnered by Sean Quinlan, Fringill Dike extended the recent good run of North Yorkshire trainer Jedd O'Keefe.

Quinlan told Sky Sports Racing: "He's improved with every run and did that well. He finished off well and will probably be better over two and a half miles."

Fitting St Patrick's Day winner

Dubai Devils: Peter Kavanagh on his way to victory on the Irish raiderCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

It was not only at Cheltenham that the Irish were among the winners as Dubai Devils landed his first British success the featured Grand National Handicap Chase.

The 11-year-old was tackling four miles for the first time but you would not have known it the way he bounded clear in the straight to deny Morozov Cocktail.

The 9-1 chance, ridden by 5lb claimer Peter Kavanagh, had made three previous unsuccessful visits to the track for County Dublin-based trainer Paul Stafford.

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BBC Countrywide presenter Matt Baker was at the track as sponsor of the Matt Baker Travels With Mum & Dad Maiden Hurdle, which will form part of a TV show to be shown on March 30.

Baker is in the midst of a tour by caravan of the north-east with his parents and picked the best-turned-out and also presented the prize to the connections of game winner Luke, who was completing a double for Quinlan.

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