Claragh Native lands tidy gamble

The Arthur Moore-trained Claragh Native completed back-to-back wins in the Win A Diamond Ring Today Handicap Hurdle when landing a tidy gamble under an ultra-confident Davy Russell in Downpatrick yesterday.

The seven-year-old, 9lb. higher than last year and wearing a tongue tie for the first time, came from off the pace, cruised into the lead after the second last and stretched clear to slam Clarkey by seven and a half lengths, justifying hefty support from 4/1 to 11/4.

Moore explained: “Good ground is crucial for him and he likes this track. It’s nice to get his head in front after running consistently all year. He’ll go back chasing now in Listowel.”