Scu taken by willing Kean

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Useful, though lightly raced, over hurdles, David Pipe's charge transferred his promising work on the schooling ground with a superb round of jumping as he disposed of the opposition in convincing manner.

Owned by Dai Walters and James and Jean Potter, whose colours were also carried to victory by Mountainous in the Coral Welsh Grand National, Edmund Kean (3-1) galloped on resolutely to defeat Whats Happening by two and a half lengths.

"I schooled him earlier in the week and I always thought whatever he did over hurdles was a bonus because he's always jumped fences very well at home," said Scudamore.

"He was good all the way round, and certainly was over the last four fences. He showed a willing attitude after that as well.

"He handles soft ground and he's got a bit of class as well, so I wouldn't be afraid of running him on better ground. He's a nice prospect.

"The owners have had a good couple of weeks, so it's nice to keep the ball rolling for them."

Massena had to work hard to overcome Un Anjou and justify even-money favouritism in the Groby Novices' Handicap Chase.

Un Anjou landed with a narrow lead after the last but Massena found reserves for Aidan Coleman and got back up to score by three-quarters of a length.

"Jumping the first two or three fences it looked like he was jumping the puissance wall at Wembley," said trainer Venetia Williams, who also owns the seven-year-old.

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Scu taken by willing Kean