Carberry’s patience yields dividend on Xsquared

Paul Carberry was seen at his patient and masterful best on board Xsquared in the featured Fast Shipping Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle last night.

Following-up a recent win at Ballinrobe, the Joanna Morgan-trained six-year-old jumped fluently and came from off the pace to track Casimir Road between the last two flights before pouncing, under pressure, on the run-in to triumph by a half-length.

The winning trainer commented: “He loves that fast ground and he’s a very good jumper. He’ll have no problem jumping a fence, but we’ll stay over hurdles for the moment. We’ll look for something in Galway for him.”