Buckley shines on Crimson

Kieren Buckley continues to make a name for himself in Ireland and came in for plenty of praise after guiding Crimson Chief to victory in the Johnston Farm Equipment Handicap Chase at Kilbeggan.

The John Morrison-trained gelding bounced back to form in the three-mile-one contest after a some disappointing efforts.

He travelled well to challenge after the second last for Buckley and after hitting the front going to the final fence the 14/1 shot stuck on gamely to record a half length success over Crobally Boy

Assistant Darren Pratt said afterwards:- “He's a horse that's had a lot of problems, he is what he is and he's in his grade.

“He jumped well today and he's a great young fella, he's never rode for us before. He rode him up the inside and didn't give him a chance to mess around.

“He has loads of ability but it's all in his head. He got a great ride and he jumped like a buck for him.”