Greaneteen took every meter as he regained the Betway Haldon Gold Cup and handed championship coach Paul Nicholls his eighth victory in the Exeter feature.
The winner of the race in 2020, he only finished fourth behind Eldorado Allen last season, but made no mistake at the hands of Harry Cobden this time.
By conceding a stone to his rivals, Greaneteen erased any doubts about his early season fitness as he took to the field at a good canter.
The strong pace meant War Lord was under the pump as the field entered the house straight and Third Time Lucki was soon beaten as Greaneteen led a Ditcheat one-two, taking Lorcan Williams-infested Dolos up seven lengths. drift to the silver came medal.
All roads now lead to Tingle Creek at Sandown.
Greaneteen’s win provided an Exeter hat-trick for Nicholls and Cobden after Outlaw Pete and Lallygag’s victories earlier in the day.
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