Quito can Roque on in Champion

THE tough Quito De La Roque is put forward as the most likely winner of the Grade 1 JNWine.com Champion Chase at Down Royal this afternoon.

Quito can Roque on in Champion
Sat, 05 Nov, 2011 - 00:00
Pat Keane

He got better and better as last season progressed and Colm Murphy’s decision to throw him in against the big boys so early in the campaign can reap a rich reward.

The selection had long been regarded as mud-lark, but his final two outings last season showed he is much more than that.

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