National hope Strong Project gallops rivals into submission

STRONG PROJECT, formerly in the care of Charlie Swan and having his second outing for Sean O'Brien, proved far too good for Doctor Linton in the Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase at Thurles yesterday.

“I have him about eight weeks”, said O'Brien. “He badly needed his run at Punchestown last time, we hadn't him long enough to know how fit he was.”

John Allen took the ten-year-old into the lead from the start and Doctor Linton was the only danger turning in. But Strong Project maintained a relentless gallop and was eight lengths to the good at the line.