Exile makes every post a winning one
The final of the A3 550, worth €900 to the winner, was the most valuable race on the programme and victory went to Patient Exile, owned and trained by Andy Lynch of Cappoquin.
Having been caught late in the semi-finals, the 3-1 chance ensured there would be no repeat as he produced a strong trap-to-line performance. He led around the opening bends with his semi-final conqueror and favourite Burgess Impact in pursuit. The leader opened up a significant advantage racing down the back and though the market leader stayed on well in the closing stages, Patient Exile held out well for a length-and-a-half victory in 30.29.
