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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Russell at his brilliant best on Gevrey

Sun 17th Apr 2022, 16:00

Gevrey arived late to win at Fairyhouse Gevrey arived late to win at Fairyhouse
© Photo Healy Racing

Davy Russell was seen at his brilliant best as he delivered Gevrey from off the pace to win the Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Rated Novice Chase at Fairyhouse.

A win looked unlikely for much of the race as Russell buried his mount in the pack, as Alko Rouge and Eleazar Des Neiges went toe to toe up front.

As the latter faded from the turn in, Eleazar Des Neiges took up the running on the approach to the second last. By that stage, Russell had the leader covered but it mattered little, as the Gigginstown runner parted company with jockey Mikey O'Connor.

Favourite Stand Off looked beat at the time but was badly hampered by the faller. He eventually had to settle for third place, as No Where Or When kept on to take second.

Gordon Elliott, “I thought Davy gave him a good ride as he doesn’t have that much scope.

“He runs his race every day and always tries his heart out. It’s a nice race to win.

“It’s possible he could go to Galway and he has options over hurdles and fences.”

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.