Wednesday was Marine Nationale’s day. What a result it was for Barry Connell and for Sean Flanagan, and with Jazzy Matty winning 40 minutes later, how remarkably poignant that both could win two years after being ridden to victory here by Michael O’Sullivan.
The first race, the Turners’ Novice Hurdle, was a terrific race. The New Lion was given a great ride by Harry Skelton, and I thought Jack and Paul were very good in that race as well. Lecky Watson won the Brown Advisory well for Sean O’Keeffe, but Ballyburn was disappointing. He didn’t jump well enough and was too keen, and I’m sure Paul would love another go on him.
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