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Attribution digs deep in exciting Klairon Davis

Attribution leads over the last just ahead of Briar Hill (left) and the partly-hidden Three StarsAttribution leads over the last just ahead of Briar Hill (left) and the partly-hidden Three Stars
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Just four went to post for the Grade 3 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Klairon Davis Novice Chase at Navan but it proved a thrilling spectacle with Attribution coming out on top.

The Henry de Bromhead-trained gelding won a point-to-point for Gordon Elliott at Durrow back in 2014, and opened his account over fences under rules in a Naas beginners chase last month.

Bryan Cooper ’s mount was well-supported on track from 11/2 into 4/1, and was one of three horses in the air together at the penultimate fence.

The Alhaarth gelding held a slight advantage over the last, and kept on well on the run-in to beat the odds-on Briar Hill by half a length.

The front-running Three Stars also kept on under pressure on the run-in and was just another half a length back in third.

De Bromhead said, “I’m delighted with that. He battled really well. He’s quite lazy throughout so I’m just delighted to see him battle. It was a super ride from Bryan and he jumped well.

“They both ran a blinder, Three Stars also under a 6lb penalty. They both ran really well and I’m delighted with both of them to be honest. They both jumped well and I’m really pleased.

“Attribution might even get a bit further and we might look at the novice chase in Limerick for him.”

(GC & AM)

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.