Roque puzzler for Murphy

COLM MURPHY has been left puzzled by Quito De La Roque’s performance in the Lexus Chase.

The eight-year-old was sent off a warm favourite for the Leopardstown Grade One on the back of a five-race winning streak which included the scalp of Sizing Europe at Down Royal.

But he could only finish an 11-length third to Synchronised, leaving Murphy scratching his head.