Chead Solas wins under Tom Hamilton© Photo Healy Racing
Bred by his trainer Joseph O'Brien's parents Aidan and Annmarie under their Whisperview Trading Ltd banner, Chead Solas (4s out to 13/2) came good on start two to land the Goffs (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Punchestown.
With a tongue-strap added, after a Killarney second placing in August without that equipment, Chead Solas here got the better of Soldier At War by a length and three parts, with four lengths back to odds-on favourite Rebel Og (10/11 into 4/6) in third.
Soldier At War had to be switched wide to deliver his run.
“Tom gave him a good ride. He had a good run first time out and improved plenty from it. I'd say he's got a big engine,” said O'Brien.
“He's a big horse, he's 16'2. He'll probably stay in bumpers and go novice hurdling next year.
“I suppose Leopardstown is probably the obvious place to go. He'll have no problem on softer ground but it's nice and safe there.”
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