In The High Grass mows down rivals

CLAIMER Adrian Joyce, who won the valuable Paddy Power Chase on Cane Brake over Christmas, again proved his talent when guiding In The High Grass to victory in the Shamrock Handicap Chase at Gowran Park yesterday.

Joyce is undoubtedly good value for his 7lb. claim. And his boss, Tom Taaffe, was full of praise for the young rider as he gave In The High Grass a patient ride before tackling On The Net at the second last fence before forging clear on the run-in to score by five and a half lengths.

Taaffe explained: “This horse has been progressive all year and fully deserved to win a decent pot after two good runs at Leopardstown. He did it well and Adrian gave him a smashing ride.