Jacob’s Ladder took the opening Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase under Jack Kennedy, who was on board all three.

A 100-30 chance to get off the mark over fences and the third time of asking, the Grade Three-winning hurdler duly obliged with a comfortable four-and-a-quarter-length win.

“That was good, I’d say the softer ground was in his favour,” said Elliott.

When asked if the drop in trip helped, Elliott added: “I wasn’t sure it would but it looked like it might have. I’d say the cheekpieces just sharpened him up.”

The Enabler then prevailed as the 6-4 favourite in the Join Racing TV Now Rated Novice Chase, winning by 15 lengths on his second start over fences.

“That was great. He jumped great but Jack said he was very idle in front, going a bit left and right. He was a bit l

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