Jeriko makes the breakthrough under Moore The only four-year-old in the line-up, Jeriko De Baune made the breakthrough in the first divide of the Kehoe Farming Handicap Hurdle. On a mark of 94, the Philip Fenton-trained bay was the highest rated runner in the field, despite the fact he failed to trouble the judge on eight previous starts. An encouraging fifth on his most recent outing at Galway, the French bred gelding was sent off a 9/2 chance and was settled behind the leaders by Niall Moore. Pushed along approaching the straight, the grey victor found plenty for pressure and was ridden to the front shortly after the last, going on to score by three-and-a-quarter lengths in the colours of the Crohane Town & Country Syndicate. The Eoin Doyle-trained Collo Meo (7/1) filled the runner-up spot under Conor Brassil, while Courting Vickie (6/1) was a further five-lengths away in third. Returned the 9/4 favourite, Banada Bridge could only manage a disappointing fifth. "He was the only four-year-old in the line-up and the 7lb claim off of his back was a big help," Fenton commented. "He had a couple of okay runs, nothing too exciting. He doesn't give up and you'd love his attitude. "We were thinking that if he got beaten today that he might go over fences at Tramore (November 28th) but I think he will stay over hurdles now."
