Whatharm honeymoon on hold as Hoban rides a winner Recently married to long-time partner, Eimear, Conor Hoban was on the mark aboard Whatharm in the BetVictor Bet 5 Get 30 Offer Handicap at Dundalk. Backed from 7/1 into 11/2, Whatharm followed up his course win from a month back when scoring by a length and a half. Down to seven furlongs proved no inconvenience to Whatharm, in a race where gambled-on joint 2nd favourite, La Dernier Fois (9s into 4s) finished seventh. "He's a lovely big horse. It's great for Brendan and Bridie Cooney who have been great loyal owners,” said successful handler Pat Flynn. “They always have a few horses with us. They bred the horse as well and have a few more nice ones with me. “He's a big horse and I think we've found his right trip tonight. He's a bit keen over a mile.” The Stewards fined Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer, €65 for failing to fit cheek pieces to Lady In Lavender, prior to entering the parade ring. (GC & EM)
