Cootamundra provides 25/1 Troytown shock

On a day when the John Berry-trained Cootamundra proved a shock winner of the Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase, enthusiasts in Navan witnessed impressive victories by exciting novices and potential stars Apache Stronghold, Moyle Park and Ballycasey.

The latter pair proved the first two legs of a treble for champion trainer Willie Mullins (currently in Japan), rounded off when Shesafoxylady completed a hat-trick of bumper wins in the finale.

The featured Ladbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase looked as competitive as ever on paper and produces a shock as Robbie Moran produced the John Berry-trained 25/1 shot Cootamundra with a well-timed challenge to see off local hope Mad Brian by a half-length, with gallant joint top-weight Colbert Station third and Rockyaboya fourth.