Beachdale Lad enhances reputation

The Jessica Harrington-trained Beachdale Lad, impressive on his chasing debut at Roscommon recently, enhanced his reputation when landing the Tyrrellspass Novice Chase in Kilbeggan last night.

Ridden, as he was in Roscommon, by Mark Bolger, Beachdale Lad was in front before halfway, jumped fluently (with a couple of exceptions) before drawing clear in the closing stages to slam course and distance winner Six Stone Ned by fifteen lengths.

A delighted Jessica Harrington stated: “He always had the scope to be a chaser and he’s very good. He wings fences and his jumping puts the others under pressure. I think there’s a race for him in Killarney. But he needs good ground and will only run where he gets it.”