Team Bowen scoop the puddings again at 'lucky track'

Cougar's Gold leads the field en route to winning the 2m6f handicap hurdleCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

It was a day for father and son teams – both on and off the track.

Leading trainer-jockey combo Peter and Sean Bowen enhanced their impressive strike-rate at the course when linking up for a double on favourites Cougar's Gold and Flying Eagle.

Speaking after prolific pointer Flying Eagle soared home in the 2m5f beginners' chase, the Pembrokeshire trainer said: "This is my lucky track and I love coming here, it's one of my favourites. It took us six hours to drive up but it's a beautiful place and is totally unique."

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Andrew DietzReporter

Published on 24 July 2017inReports

Last updated 18:36, 24 July 2017

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