THE ups and downs of jump racing were certainly experienced by Rachael Blackmore and Henry de Bormhead as they teamed up for a 65/1 double with Watch House Cross and Hiddenvalley Lake but also suffered some cruel luck elsewhere on this eight-race card.

Watch House Cross appreciated a
return to the smaller obstacles when making all in the featured €45,000 Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle. The 18/1 shot asserted early in the straight but was desperately looking for the line in the closing stages and just held off Vina Ardanza by a short-head with Lucky Max three-quarters of a length back in third.