David Evans completed a memorable Bank Holiday weekend as he recorded further big-race success and a double to boot at Ripon.
The Monmouthshire handler saddled Dingle View to land a Group Three event at the Curragh on Sunday and was at it again in North Yorkshire as Bathwick Bear took Listed honours in the Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy.
Prominent throughout under the trainer's son Richard Evans, the 16-1 chance was soon engaged in a battle with hot favourite Mayson and title-chasing jockey Paul Hanagan.
The latter had come out on top when the pair had met over course and distance earlier in the month but Bathwick Bear reversed the form, battling to a neck success.
Evans junior said: "He's a tough little terrier and one of my favourite horses in the yard. He's got a heart as big as a lion.
"He ran here in a conditions race a couple of weeks ago and was only beaten a couple of lengths by Mayson. He was a couple of pounds better off today, so I thought he had a bit of a squeak."
Malcolm McCaull, the trainer's travelling head lad, added: "It's been a great weekend and this horse is in a sales race at Fairyhouse in a couple of weeks, so he could go there next."
Fred Willetts kicked off the trainer's double by landing the Racing Again Tomorrow Selling Stakes.
The juvenile was given an enterprising ride by Silvestre De Sousa as the pair pinged the start, hugged the far rail and romped to an eight length victory over Whats For Pudding at 15-2.
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