Punters had a shock when a 999-1 in-running winner was handed victory in a dramatic race over jumps.
Rectory Oak benefited as the leaders blundered away their chances at Newton Abbot on Sunday. The 15-8 second favourite was the only horse to complete the course in the 2m 4f handicap chase.
He had been left behind as Mister Allegro and Dindin upped the pace heading into the home straight. The pair had the race between them, with the David Pipe-trained market leader just edging ahead at the penultimate fence.
