Gustavian gets the Beer money at Wincanton

Gustavian made it third-time lucky in the 64th Badger Beers Handicap Chase with a brilliant front-running performance at Wincanton.

Anthony Honeyball’s 10-year-old was only seventh in 2023 but made the third spot 12 months ago and back for another go left little in doubt under an inspired ride from Rex Dingle.

Never missing a beat throughout, horse and rider caught a magnificent sight bounding from fence to fence, leaving Joe Tizzard’s Scarface with no option but to chase in vein for second, beaten nine and a half lengths by the on-song 7-1 chance.