Light shocks big names
21/01/2006 - 14:28:33Ebony Light caused a massive shock in the Peter Marsh Chase at Haydock Park when claiming the scalp of totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup hope Kingscliff.
The Ginger McCain-trained winner, a 33-1 chance and running from 22lb out of the handicap, took the lead four fences from home and after kicking on round the final bend, stayed on for a nine-length success.
Kingscliff dropped out the back at one stage after making several slight mistakes, but battled on and was left in second place when Lord Transcend, the 8-11 favourite, pulled up before the final fence.
