WELSH trainer Michael Bowen emulated his father Peter who saddled Brunico to win the Lady Dudley Cup in 1992-1993 when Lotus Pond won the big Worcestershire point-to-point race.

Just four horses competed in the men's open, the smallest field since Distinctive won in 2000, but it was still a difficult task identifying potential winners.

Iberico started favourite at 6-4 while Lotus Pond and Grandturgeon were 2-1 shots at Chaddesley Corbett.

Grandturgeon and Alex Edwards led into the home straight but was passed by Peter Bryan aboard Lotus Pond, owned by David Smith and Willie Bryan, who stormed clear for a 20-length advantage.

Iberico and Sam Jukes were second from Grandturgeon who weakened dramatically and was retired after the race.

Edwards recorded a double for Bridgnorth trainer Phil Rowley to maintain his lead in the jockeys' championship on Stoleaway (Division II of the Conditions) and The Maestro (2-1/2 miles Maiden).

Rowley's hopes of a treble were thwarted in the novice riders as Milo Herbert and Ballycahane won his third race of the season for Eastnor trainer Nickie Sheppard.

Arthurs Secret, ridden by Abbi Banks, won the Skinners-sponsored ladies' open for owner Christine Banks who aims for the final of the contest at Stratford in June.

Her eldest daughter Phine Banks won the members on Well Mett by a length.

Christine Banks and Abbi hoped to take the three-mile maiden with Round Robin but Rules of War held on in the colours of Robert Martin and Sheriffhales trainer Caroline Robinson.

There was a surprise outcome in division one of the conditions which went to the unconsidered Best Director in the hands of Fred Timmis.

RESULTS

Members: 1 Well Mett Miss J Banks 5-2, 2 Mistercobar, 3 Mirs Choice.

Novice riders: 1 Ballycahane M Herbert 7-2, 2 Aupcharlie, 3 Crowded Room.

Ladies' open: 1 Arthurs Secret A Banks 1-3 fav, 2 Blazing Buck, 3 Johnny Og.

Men's open: 1 Lotus Pond p Bryan 2-1, 2 Iberico, 3 Grandturgeon.

Conditions – division I: 1 Best Director F Timmis 10-1, 2 Karinga Dancer, 3 Sam Cavallaro.

Conditions – division II: 1 Stoleaway A Edwards 6-4, 2 Againn Dul Aghaidh, 3 Santa’s Secret.

2-1/2 mile maiden: 1 The Maestro A Edwards 2-5 fav, 2 Katenka.

3 mile maiden: 1 Rules of War I Robinson 4-1, 2 Court in Matera, 3 Love Around.