David Nicholson is hoping that history repeats itself after Turning Trix triumphed in the Fred Withington Memorial Handicap Chase at Towcester yesterday.

Having landed the event with five times winner Percy Smollett 12 months ago, the champion trainer is hoping Turning Trix can follow in his hoof prints.

The winner was having his first outing for the stable after being handled previously by Simon Sherwood. Turning Trix was always moving smoothly for Adrian Maguire before hitting the front two out and beating Court Melody by five lengths.

Rodi Greene, rider of third home Steeple Jack, was fined £220 for returning 3lb heavier than he weighed out.

Nicholson and Maguire went on to complete a double when Boss's Bank ploughed through the stamina sapping conditions to get the better of Bramley May in the concluding National Hunt Flat Race.