Elliott one two and the rest are floundering The Bar One Racing Guaranteed Overnight Prices Hurdle went along expected lines at Navan with Gordon Elliott responsible for the first two home. Set Point (5/1) threatened danger down over the closing couple of flights in this near two miler, but winner and odds-on favourite Amir Kabir (8/13 into 8/15) had matters well in hand come the line under Jack Kennedy. Not always seamless in the jumping stakes from his position at the head of affairs, the Stephen O'Connor-owned now seven time scorer found more than enough when required. He ended up beating his aforementioned stable companion by four and a quarter lengths, with nine lengths to the Mullins runner Nyiri in third. "It was a good opportunity for him. He will mix and match," said Elliott in the aftermath. "I think he could step up in trip, he stays well and I think he probably wants two and half miles I'd say. "He had a good run in the Galway Hurdle, it was probably a bit short for him, and he had a great run in a charity race at the Curragh. "Maybe a two mile Flat race or two and a-half miles over hurdles, but I have no real plan." On plans for Set Point meanwhile he remarked: "He might have a little break and bring him back for the spring." (MG & EM)
