Ashley Brook finished seven lengths clear of Mahogany Blaze.
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Ireland's former Grade One winner Ashley Brook ran a superb race to win the William Hill Gold Cup Chase at Exeter ahead of Mahogany Blaze.
The 10-year-old jumped well down the back straight and romped to a comfortable seven-length victory.
Natal was third while favourite Twist Magic, trained by Paul Nicholls and ridden by Ruby Walsh, finished fourth.
"That was such a relief," said Ashley Brook's trainer Kevin Bishop. "One more bad run would have been a worry."
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The 8-1 chance, ridden by Richard Johnson, did not enjoy the best of seasons last year and Bishop added: "He's always been a 110 percenter.
"We couldn't put our finger on what was wrong last year but he probably had some sort of a virus.
"We took him for a racecourse gallop towards the end of last year and he didn't want to know.
"He really relished it today."
William Hill Gold Cup Chase:
1. Ashley Brook (R Johnson) 8-1
2. Mahogany Blaze (P J Brennan) 5-2
3. Natal (Nick Scholfield) 15-2
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