18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Wagering and T&Cs apply | Play Responsibly | Advertising Disclosure

Argus prevails in tight finish to bumper

Sir Argus (right) and The Last Mardi fight it outSir Argus (right) and The Last Mardi fight it out
© Photo Healy Racing

Sir Argus rallied gamely to land the bumper after a cracking final furlong duel with The Last Mardi

The Willie Mullins-trained Sir Argus went off an 11/4 shot having been fourth on his debut at Naas in December.

Patrick Mullins made the running on his mount but they were tackled turning for home by the Gordon Elliott-trained newcomer The Last Mardi.

That rival took a narrow lead a furlong-and-a-half out but Sir Argus stuck to his task well and got back in front close home to record a half length win.

The stewards called an enquiry with the front pair bumping a few times but there was no alteration.

6/4 favourite Bellaney Lord stopped quickly before the straight and finished tailed off.

The winning rider said afterwards:- "He is still very green and changed his legs and was leaning left and right and I think there is more improvement in him.

"It was Willie's idea to make more use of him - he was keen the last day so I was wondering should we drop him in but he said to make the running and was right.

"He has a fantastic staying pedigree and will be better when he gets a trip."

(Quotes by Tom Weekes)

1st
11/4
Tote €3.75 €1.10
2nd
0.5L
11/2
€1.90
3rd
20L
66/1
€7.40
4th
nose
16/1
bf
99+L
6/4Fav
About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.