Jewel rattles home in sprint handicap

The persistent rain today proved welcome news for connections of Rattling Jewel who again showed his liking for the Curragh in the Hanlon Concrete Handicap.

The 14/1 chance was drawn high on the stands’ side and was never far off the pace under Killian Leonard leading about two furlongs out.

The Nicole McKenna-trained gelding kept on well under pressure inside the final furlong to beat the always prominent Peticoatgovernment by three quarters of a length.

There was a gap of two and a quarter lengths back to Rapid Applause in third, with Mr Right completing the places in fourth.

McKenna said, “He seems to love it here and likes a straight track. When I heard the rain was coming I was delighted.

“He’s been a good servant and gave me my first winner here last year and has been placed a few times. He’ll probably come back here at the Derby weekend.”