Reformed character Kilfilum Woods left a couple of recalcitrant efforts in the mists of time at Woodford when bouncing back to winning ways with a pleasing success in the PPORA Club Members Intermediate.
The nine-year-old had left his connections scratching their heads when running out and refusing to race on his previous couple of starts but was on much better terms with himself on this occasion.
Partnered for the first time by Clara Brewitt, he travelled sweetly and jumped for fun before readily sweeping six lengths clear of Desert Island up the long home straight.
Trainer Francesca Poste was visibly relieved her charge had turned the corner and said: "He is an enigmatic type of horse and this race was all about getting his confidence back after blotting his copybook and letting himself down
"He has loads of ability but it needs channelling in the right direction - hopefully the misbehaving is a thing of the past and he can give his owners a bit of fun now."
Poste doubled up after debutant Solid Performer found what was required in the closing stages of the Maiden to overhaul William Yeats by a length-and-a half in the hands of Zac Baker.
The trainer's husband Charlie commented: "I suspect that is our job done as the horse is very likely to be sent to race under Rules in the autumn. He had steadily been showing bits in his work at home and has built on that on the course."
Ask Dai bounced back to winning ways in the PPORA Members 8yo and over Conditions contest when staying on too strongly for French Piece from the final fence for a two-and-a-half-lengths verdict.
Winning rider Ed Vaughan said: "I think he has improved for the the better ground as he jumped and travelled better- he felt like a different horse out there and has dug deep when I asked him to."
However, there could be a sting in the tail as the victory was passed on to the BHA, with a course official explaining: "The result is being referred to the BHA as to the conditions of the race and specifically whether the winner carried the correct weight."
Arthur's Sixpence and Daniel Williams landed the match for the Mens Open when quickening past pace-setting Sam Barton in the home straight and sealing the prize by stretching well clear of that rival.
Winning trainer Olive Nicholls reported: "This was his first run for two years and the fact of the matter is he has had so many problems in the past that I did not think I would get him back after his latest lay-off. Basically, he has legs of glass but wants good fast ground."
Francesco Du Clos was left with the Conditions (Level 2) contest at his mercy after the fifth fence as favourite Western Cowboy unshipped his rider at the second and the same fate befell Ifindoubtgoflatout at the fifth when cannoned into by the loose horse.
Victorious rider Gordon Miller said: "That was definitely not how I thought things might pan out and it was not as easy as you think because the horse was flicking his ears and looking about for some company on the final circuit. It was a matter of keeping him focussed and mind on the job."
Precious Bounty made a quick return to winning action after his Lockinge victory earlier in the week with a comprehensive call over Striking Out for the Ladies Open under Marina Bealby.
The rider was over the moon with the outcome and said: "He didn't have much of a race as it was a match on Bank Holiday Monday and he was actually fresher than ever today. We will keep him on the go."
Only four were entered in the Members with just a pair - Jobesgreen Lad and Walk In The Wild - going to post. It proved a family affair as the duo were partnered by father and son, Geoff and Harvey Barfoot-Saunt . And youth took the plaudits on this occasion.