THE Listed Byrne Group Handicap Chase over two miles and a furlong at Ascot went to Dr Richard Newland’s Vosne Romanee, who held Champagne At Tara by just over a length.

With a burgundy beating a champagne, it was a result for tipplers everywhere but it was several minutes before the successful 20-strong Foxtrot NH Racing Partnership could think about celebrating, due to a lengthy race enquiry.