Born Braver clears the last well© Photo Healy Racing
Born Braver took the step up in trip to three miles at Down Royal in his stride when he landed the Pepsi Max Hurdle.
The 8/11 favourite faced three runners and disputed at a sedate pace with Gold In The Rivers
Kieren Buckley sent him into the lead two out which he wasn't fully fluent at but he stayed on well to post a four-length success from Gold In The Rivers.
Gavin Cromwell said: "He is ground and trip versatile.
"It was a very messy race and they went pretty steady early and it turned into a sprint.
"He showed a little bit of class there although it is probably hard to weigh up off that race.
"You probably could go back to 2m4f, but I think he will stay 3m very well. I think he will make into a nice chaser at some stage."
On Buckley, he added: "He is absolutely (a good part of the team), he has ridden out his claim and is good and solid.
"He has settled into the yard really well.
"It has been a good move for both - he is a good fella and a good worker."
