Emmpat proves versatility as new track gets off to a flier

EMMPAT has to be one of the most versatile horses in training at the moment and he pulled off a thrilling victory in the feature race at the opening meeting of Dundalk’s new all-weather track yesterday.

Sent off a 12-1 chance for the MCR Group European Breeders Fund August Handicap, the Charlie Swan-trained nine-year-old benefited from a strong Billy Lee drive to get up by a head from All The Good in the €75,000 contest.

Winner of the Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr in April, Emmpat was bouncing back to form after being pulled up on testing ground at Tipperary and Galway.