Derinlaur delivers at seventh attempt
Unlucky when slipping up at Navan last time, the nine-year-old, in the colours of Mrs Ann O’Brien, established a clear lead before halfway and never looked likely to be caught, although tiring on the run-in and having less than two lengths to spare over Forjoetheplumber.
Derinlaur is trained by Charlie Swan, who stated: “At long last! That was well-deserved. He’s been second to plenty of good horses and was due a change of luck. I suppose he was like a handicapper running in a beginners’ race. It’s likely that he’ll have a break and come back in the spring, although I’m not sure.”
