Beauport provided trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies with his second success in the Midlands Grand National when staying on strongly in testing conditions at Uttoxeter this afternoon.
Classic Chase winner My Silver Lining struck for home entering the straight and although she produced a good leap at the last, it wasn't enough to seal victory for the gallant grey, who was passed by both Beauport and Mr Incredible up the run-in. It would be the former who would come home a length and a quarter in front to give a delighted jockey Jordan Nailor a memorable success.
"He's a bit of a big, old lump and the bends were a bit tight for him at times, he was hanging a bit," Nailor said speaking to ITV Racing. "His jumping's been a challenge over fences a few times but today he was actually good, very, very good, and that's what's won it for him in the end, those last few jumps, and he battled the whole way.
"He means so much to me this horse, he's given me the best days out ever, so I'm really grateful for the owners for keeping me on. The people here make it a really fun place and it's always a great atmosphere."
Whilst the winner doesn't hold an entry in the Aintree Grand National next month, the Willie Mullins-trained runner-up Mr Incredible was trimmed to a general 33/1.
