Harry Fry delighted to get one over on Paul Nicholls as Opening Batsman takes Racing Plus Chase at Kempton The big disappointment was strongly fancied Wyck Hill, bought privately earlier in the week by J P McManus. The nine-year-old was under pressure a long way out and finished 11th, beating only Nacarat home. It was a severe blow for connections. While Cheltenham is forefront in the minds of racing folk at present, the long-term lure of Aintree is also ever-present. At Fairyhouse, Gordon Elliott sent out the ultra-consistent Roi Du Mee for a comfortable win in the Bobbyjo Chase, named after the 1999 Grand National winner for the Carberrys. It appeared a noteworthy win. Willie Mullins, who earlier in the day had made history by breaking Aidan O'Brien's 17-year record for training the most winners in a jumps season in Ireland, saddled Prince De Beauchene, current second favourite for the Grand National on April 6. Not a great deal separated Roi Du Mee and Prince De Beauchene when the pressure was applied, but a mistake four out by the latter proved costly. He lost momentum and, ultimately, his winning chance. But there should be another day for him. Mullins, whose record 156th winner was registered earlier by Away We Go, said: "He was a bit fresh. I'm not disappointed as the run should bring him on. His jumping was good except for one mistake. Bookmakers slashed Roi Du Mee for the Grand National - Paddy Power cut him to 20-1 from 50-1 - but trainer Elliott was in no hurry to commit to an Aintree programme just yet. We tried a tongue-tie on him and it seemed to improve him. He's in the Ryanair (Chase) at Cheltenham and the National, but we haven't thought beyond today," said. Seabass, third in last year's National, ran a solid race in taking third place behind Roi Du Mee and Prince De Beauchene, leaving trainer Ted Walsh pleased that he has the gelding on course for another crack at Aintree. I was happy with his run. Katie (Walsh) said he had a good blow between the last two fences, and we'll have to decide now whether he has another run or goes straight to Aintree," the trainer said. Newcastle were forced to abandon the attractive seven-race Eider Chase card because of heavy snow. One inch of snow fell overnight, which then made it near-impossible to take the fleece covers up without tearing them.