HARRY Fry's Rock On Ruby was never in contention as outsider Western Warhorse (33-1) won the Racing Post Arkle Trophy at the Cheltenham Festival today.
The Seaborough handler's star turn was left trailing in the race at Prestbury Park.
The 2012 Champion Hurdle hero, runner-up behind Hurricane Fly in last year's Champion made a shuddering error at the third fence and Noel Fehily did remarkably well to keep the partnership intact.
However, he was soon back-pedalling and never looked likely to land a telling blow.
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