Longsdon enjoys an across the card double

Diger Daudaie won the Abacus Decorators Lady Riders’ Handicap Hurdle at Uttoxeter. The six-year-old was ridden by Abbie McCain.

And later in the day Forth Bridge finally got his head in front at Kempton at the 11th attempt. The six-year-old won the Matchbook Silver Bowl Handicap Chase in the hands of Nico de Boinville.

Longsdon said: “The horses have been running well in defeat but it is always good to be in the winner’s enclosure. I bought Diger Daudaie from the Tattersalls Ascot March sale and he has since won two races. He doesn’t carry any excess weight and has proved to be a hardy, tough horse.

“Forth Bridge benefited from a change of tactics, Nico sat him in behind and he jumped and travelled beautifully. It is a privilege to saddle a winner for The Queen and we are delighted that he has now shaken his maiden tag over fences.”