Xenophon easily lands Pierse Hurdle prize

THE UNEXPOSED Xenophon built on his solid debut in handicap company last time out to easily land the Pierse Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday.

Off the course since runner-up in a handicap at Punchestown in early November, Xenophon, a 12-1 chance, was produced fit and well to romp to a two-length victory over the fast-finishing British raider Colourful Life (25-1) in the 130,000 context.

Camden Tanner (16-1) was three-quarters of a length back in third with Emotional Moment (11-1) fourth.