Butler wins Ladies National on So Des Flos The Gordon Elliott-trained So Des Flos, partnered by Charlotte Butler, just got the better of Klarc Kent by a neck in the Fred Kenny Ladies National Handicap Chase. The latter, ridden by Jody Townend for Willie Mullins, was prominent throughout like the eventual winner but wasn't helped by a peck on landing three out and couldn't quite peg back So Des Flos (9/1) after that one gained a narrow lead at the second-last. “She gave him a great ride and he jumped like a buck for him the whole way,” said Elliott. “She's a daughter of Johnny Butler who trains in England. She won on him in December and started to come in and ride out a morning a week with me. I'm delighted for her. “It's great to win Fred Kenny's race as well.” Quotes from Gary Carson
