Birmingham Post Handicap Chase | No Pass-ing Davis star

Birmingham Post Handicap Chase | No Pass-ing Davis star. Passato defied the steadier of 11st 12lb in admirable fashion to supplement a recent Flat success within the Birmingham Post Handicap Chase at Stratford.

Surrendering between 12lb and 26lb to his four rivals, the Jo Davis-trained eight-year-old wouldn't be denied as he gave his all for Paddy Brennan to block Dean's Grange by a length.

"He's an absolute star. To win like that with all that weight is simply good," said Hungerford-based Davis of the 9-4 favorite.

"I knew he was very well and he is as sturdy as I've had him, however with the method the bottom was I wasn't progressing to run him as he had to hold such a giant weight.

"Paddy texted me on Friday morning and said we must always run which the bottom would dry up.

"He has won 9 races on behalf of me currently on the Flat, over hurdles and fences.

"I do not know where we'll go next. The handicapper can have his say and that i don't desire to run him for him to urge beat as he tries thus arduous."

Tzora came with a rattling late run down the centre of the course to grab the Sunday Mercury Handicap Hurdle.

Having his initial begin since joining Devon trainer Martin Hill, the 33-1 outsider outstayed the gambled-on Smalib Monterg to win by a length and three-quarters beneath Hadden Frost.

Hill said: "He was a trifle of a good act regarding 2 years ago. we have a tendency to perceived to have rekindled him a trifle and he is back doing the correct job, that is two-mile hurdling.

"We're more than happy for a horse that value two,200 guineas from Ascot sales 3 months ago.

"He as a discount purchase. he is clearly had leg hassle. he is run in an exceedingly point-to-point and a hunter chase with none unwell effects, thus we have a tendency to thought he was value taking an opportunity with.

"He'll stick with identical job currently through to the autumn, then we would think about putting over fences as he jumps them fine."