Tullybeg with Davy Russell with Camilla Sharples© Photo Healy Racing
Tullybeg (4/1) notched a seventh success today, landing Wexford's Kehoe Agri & DIY Rated Novice Chase for trainer Gordon Elliott, jockey Davy Russell and owners Bective Stud.
Four horses lined up for the 2m4f contest, with 1/2f Upping The Ante leading before being passed entering the home straight by Tullybeg. The winning son of Sholokov stayed well to eventually beat Rambranlt'jac by three and three parts of a length.
Russell later said "I was happy enough to sit in behind for a bit of company. We didn’t really have a plan going out, it was just the way it went. It suited me though, and he jumped well throughout.
“Rachael’s horse (Blackmore, on Upping The Ante) battled well and I didn’t really want to get in a battle too early. We went on and winged the second last and was good at the last as well. He stays further and appreciated that nice ground."
Quotes from Donal Murphy
