ZARA PHILLIPS enjoyed one of her best days as a trainer with a winner and a second from just two runners at the North Cotswold point-to-point in front of a bumper Easter Monday crowd.

The Gatcombe-based trainer was unlucky when Devil's Boys went down by just a half a length in the Restricted race before she gained some compensation when stablemate Frankenstorm was a short head winner in the Maiden.

Devil's Boys approached the final obstacle well clear of his rivals but a mistake there left the door ajar for the favourite Stonefield.

To the delight of his 10-strong group of owners, Equus Club Syndicate, Stonefield rallied on the run-in to catch Zara's runner close to the line.

Winning trainer-rider Tom Weston, who saddled a treble on the card, said: “He kept hanging and was not taking a cut at his fences but I kept pushing and we got there in the end.”

Victory for the Queen's granddaughter came in the very next race when the well-backed 4-6 chance Frankenstorm won under rider Tom David.

The favourite continually outjumped his rivals during the early stages of this contest when he was kept company by Stow Hill and Mid Day Beat.

Stow Hill's attempt to get up on the inside of the leader at the final bend proved unsuccessful and he lost several lengths.

Stow Hill was back on terms at the last fence but Frankenstorm hung on grimly to prevail by a short head.

In the featured Men's Open, Worcester rider Tom Weston triumphed on Ice Cool Benny. Clive Hitchings' gelding has been a model of consistency throughout his career.

The favourite was always confidently ridden and drew clear over the final two fences.

There was a popular winner in the opening Member's race when Stanton trainer Kim Smyly won with Anseanachai Cliste (gaelic for Wonderful Storyteller).

He had far too much experience for his only rival Passing Fast who is still learning her trade.

After clambering over the last Anseanachai Cliste had enough in reserve to win by three lengths and land the prize for winning owner-rider David Maxwell.