Top New Zealand jumper Sea King escaped unscathed after a tumble at Ballarat on Sunday.

The son of Shinko King came to grief when looking likely in the Grand National Steeplechase and was subsequently vetted and cleared of any injuries after his fall.

The race was won for a third time by Wells at the expense of the Mark Brooks and Missy Browne-trained Over the Yardarm, who also finished runner-up in the Waikato Hurdles.