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The Herald Champion Novice Hurdle Tuesday 23rd April 2013 |
Jezki Bursts Champagne Bubble
23/04/13
1 Jezki 2/1
2 Ted Veale 12/1
3 Champagne Fever EvensF
6 ran Distances: 16l, ¾l, 3¾l
TIME 4m 10.60s (slow by 24.60s)
Jessica Harrington's star Jezki got back on the winning trail with a scintillating display in the Herald Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown.
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With the scores even, the pair renewed rivalry in this Grade One event and even-money favourite Champagne Fever was once again sent straight to the lead, but while he shook off his opponents at Prestbury Park, Jezki travelled noticeably best rounding the home turn this time and soon asserted under Barry Geraghty.
He safely negotiated the final flight to seal a comfortable victory, with County Hurdle winner Ted Veale beating Champagne Fever to the runner-up spot.
The Herald Champion Novice Hurdle
2m , Race Win Time: 4:10.6, Race Value: €80,000
6 ran
Going: Heavy
| Place | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st |
3. Jezki b g Milan (GB) - La Noire 5, 11-12 |
Mrs John Harrington | B.J. Geraghty | 2/1 |
| 2nd 16 Lengths |
6. Ted Veale b g Revoque - Rose Tanner 6, 11-12 |
A.J.Martin | P. Carberry | 12/1 |
| 3rd 3/4 Length |
2. Champagne Fever gr g Stowaway (GB) - Forever Bubbles 6, 11-12 |
W.P. Mullins | R. Walsh | Evens Fav |
| 4th 3 3/4 Lengths |
1. Art Of Logistics b g Exit To Nowhere (USA) - Sanadja 5, 11-12 |
D. T. Hughes | B.J. Cooper | 33/1 |
| 5th 9 Lengths |
4. Mallowney br g Oscar - Silkaway 7, 11-12 |
Timothy Doyle | Andrew J. McNamara | 33/1 |
| p.u. |
5. Rule The World (GB) b g Sulamani - Elaine Tully 6, 11-12 |
M.F.Morris | D.N. Russell | 4/1 |
