Bravemansgame came from behind to beat L'Homme Presse in the King George VI Chase.
The 11-4 winner jumped the last just ahead of L'Homme Presse, who fell on to the ground.
Bravemansgame and Harry Cobden won by 14 lengths.
Second place went to Royale Pagaille with third place going to Frodon.
Bravemansgame won the Kauto Star Novices' Chase on this day last season and marked his seasonal reappearance with victory in the Charlie Hall Chase at the end of the season.
The race was won by Bravemansgame and L'Homme Presse, despite the fact that Frodon was the leader for most of the race.
L'Homme Presse held a narrow advantage approaching the third fence, but he was defeated by Bravemansgame between the last two fences.
Constitution Hill was the clear winner in the Christmas Hurdle.
One of National Hunt's current stars was never troubled as he backed up his easy win in the Fighting Fifth atNewcastle last month with a 17-length win over stable-mate Epitante.
It was the fourth win in a row for the five-year-old and 11th win in the race for trainer Nicky Henderson.
It was everything you'd hoped for, said Henderson.
It's just a matter of praying it all works out. It isn't that easy. I haven't seen her look better, it's not just a matter of going out there and coming back, you have to jump hurdles and be in good shape.
"Aidan said she's probably run better than when she won this on the bridle last year, but he said he was only chasing shadows so it shows you what he is achieving."
There was a strong finish to Paisley Park's third long walk hurdle.
The 9-2 chance, who turns 11 on New Year's Day, was out of contention at one point.
The leading two Champ and Goshen were going to fight it out, but as they looked to fight it out, a second wind blew and Paisley Park was in control.
The rescheduling of the Grade One race was due to the weather.
Barry said that they didn't know what to expect. He was cold over the first two hurdles, but I was happy to go to the third.
He was an unbelievable horse.
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