Mountain shocks on chase debut

Delphi Mountain sprang a 25/1 shock in the Kelly Foley & Co Beginners Chase at Killarney.

Trainer/jockey Denis Hogan gave the Oscar gelding a confident ride, sending him to the front turning for home.

He soon had his rivals in trouble and galloped on strongly in the closing stages to post a three-and-a-half length victory over De Valira

There was drama for the third-placed Arch Rebel after the line as he collided with a loose horse and unseated Shay Barry.

"He's a good horse but has been plagued with injuries," said Hogan of the winner.

"He has a screw in his knee and I think everyday that this run could be his last.

"I hope there is a novice chase in him. He's not slow and had a nice run on the Flat at Bellewstown last time."

Gary Carson