Harangue© Photo Healy Racing
Paul Gililigan's decision to turn Harangue out again quickly reaped rewards as he claimed the Class Grass Handicap Chase at Roscommon.
The seven-year-old had been collared on the run-in over hurdles at Galway on Sunday but showed no ill-effects from that recent run.
Andrew Lynch always had the 6/1 shot handy and he hit the front turning for home. He kept on well in the closing stages for a two-and-a-quarter length success.
"He had a good run in Galway but was probably a bit long in front and wandered up the hill. He lost nothing in defeat," said Gilligan.
"I met his owners Des and Sean (Conroy) on Sunday evening and they were happy enough to let me do what I thought was best. It's good for them. They are great people.
"He had been acting the lug for a while but just came into himself. Tony McCoy told me a few years ago when the horses are well run them and it was good advice from the champ himself.
"He'll get a rest now though and we'll look for something in Listowel. I'd love to have a go at the Kerry National but I don't think he'd get into it. The prize-money has increased so much it's hard to get into the good races now."
