Newmill opens his chasing account in fine style

THE Thomas O’Leary trained Newmill left a disappointing first pop over fences at Naas firmly behind with a fine performance to land the Fethard Beginners Chase at Clonmel yesterday.

In-form Barry Geraghty took him into the lead from the start and, except for a minor error three out, he jumped quite brilliantly.

Newmill was clear five from home, but approaching the turn in Twist ’N Shout closed right up.