Lord Sam took the Ellier Developments Novice Chase in unlikely fashion after his rhythm was disrupted when over-jumping the third.
Victor Dartnall's charge was quite deliberate afterwards, appearing to have little chance as the progress entering the straight.
However Jim Culloty never gave up and, after the 5/4 favourite and Hi Cloy bumped when in the air at the last, Lord Sam found a bit extra to score by a neck.
"He's a good jumper but can be a bit careful, and he got a fright after the third. He really needs three miles, and we'll have to put him in against the big boys in the King George next season," said Dartnall.
Filed by James McMahon
