Bridge back in winners' enclosure

Clonbury Bridge struck at 20/1 as big priced horses filled the places in the Full Circle Series Qualifier Handicap Hurdle at Cork.

The Philip Dempsey-trained gelding had been third on his last outing at Navan but was very easy to back in today's two-and-a-half mile contest.

Donagh Meyler asked his mount to challenge going to the second last and he produced a fine leap to lead over the final flight.

The Presenting gelding galloped on strongly on the run-in to post a two-and-a-half length win over 33/1 shot Cheerful Chap

Meyler said afterwards:- "They went a frantic gallop up front and he had a nice blow turning in so I kind of rode him for third (place) or fourth but once I filled him up, he went again from the back of the second-last.

"Philip gave me confidence - as always, and it was a good performance."

(Quotes by Tom Weekes)