Le Leopard stretches clear to complete hat-trick

LE LEOPARD is proving a tremendous money-spinner for the Dermot Weld stable this summer and completed a fine hat-trick in the Eastwood Bookmakers.Com Race at Downpatrick yesterday.

Ridden by apprentice Shane Gorey, the six-year-old followed up victories at Wexford and Tramore, dictating the pace throughout and stretching clear in the final furlong to see off market rival Do The Trick by of seven lengths.

Jawad, successful twice over hurdles in recent weeks, reverted successfully to the flat when landing the Heart Of Down Ulster Cesarewitch for in-form trainer Joanna Morgan.