Grey Dawning sees off Solness in thrilling Melling Chase

Grey Dawning perfectly executed a drop back in trip to get the better of a fascinating duel with long-time leader Solness in the JCB Melling Chase at Aintree.

The Joseph O'Brien-trained Solness - who was moving up from two miles - took up his customary front-running position and disputed the early lead with Gidleigh Park before asserting his authority down the back straight, moving around two lengths clear.