Owner’s Kim Fontaine plan works a treat

THE Ruby Walsh roadshow moved on to Thurles yesterday when the almost unbeatable pilot guided Kim Fontaine to land the featured Michael Purcell Memorial Novice Hurdle.
Owner’s Kim Fontaine plan works a treat

Carrying the colours of Dr Brendan Doyle, Kim Fontaine seemed to be fighting a losing battle three out and still had plenty to do off the final turn, back in a remote fourth place.

Strike Back took over from mistake-prone Kahuna at the second last, looking sure to score.

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