Review FAIRYHOUSE 25TH APR

The jackpot pool of #30,000 was carried forward to tomorrow, with Moscow Express causing a big shock in the featured Powers Gold Label Tote Gold Cup.

Barry Geraghty had the 14/1 chance up with the pace throughout and, after vying for the lead with odds-on Florida Pearl, went on two out for a hard-earned 6L success.

'That's his 21st win, and I rode him for his first in a Listowel bumper. He's my favourite horse', said a clearly delighted winning trainer Frances Crowley.

Ms Crowley added: 'He was up there enjoying himself and jumping well, and I knew he would battle. He's in brilliant form at the moment, and will be entered for the Irish National'.

Commanche Court made a bad blunder at the seventh and, while Ruby Walsh did really well to keep the partnership intact, the 8yo lost touch in the back straight and was pulled up five out.

Punters had better fortune in the other Grade 1 event when Colonel Braxton (1/1-8/13f) justified strong support under Kieran Kelly.

Dessie Hughes' charge travelled smoothly to lead two out, and was driven right out to beat the pace-setting Be My Royal by 2L.

'He jumped great, and probably idled in front. He looks every inch a chaser, and should make a nice three mile novice next season', said the Curragh handler.

Odds-on backers had to sweat in the hunters chase where Sheltering made a number of uncharacteristic errors and was all out to score under Philip Fenton.

The Edward O'Grady-trained gelding is a possible for the Irish National.

Davids Lad turned the 2m4f handicap chase into a procession, stretching clear after two out for Timmy Murphy to beat Promalee by 20L.

The jackpot carryover was confirmed after the bumper where Canary Wharf led entering the straight to beat Soltero by 2L.

John Bleahan's gelding was ably partnered by Michael Darcy, from Ballinasloe, who celebrated his 18th birthday today.

Bob Justice, ridden by Ruby Walsh for his father Ted, made most in the Noel Ryan Memorial Novice Hurdle, keeping on well when challenged by Timber King in the straight to score by 1 1/2L.

Paul Moloney bounced back from a heavy fall off Zayta on Tuesday in the best possible style when partnering Toto Caelo to make all in the 2 1/4m handicap hurdle.

The 5yo drew clear from Ilaron approaching the last for a 12L victory.

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