Hughes’s decision to bypass Galway with Khairambar proved right

CURRAGH trainer Dessie Hughes continued his impressive strike rate with his team of summer jumpers when Khairambar, carrying his own colours, scored a smooth success in the Parkhouse Stud Chase at Wexford last night.

Hughes had intended running the grey eight-year-old at the Galway Festival last week, where his engagements included the 'Plate', but decided against running him because of the fast ground.

His decision was rewarded as he justified 6/4 favouritism here, at the expense of chief market rival Safe Route.