Shanahan’s Turn makes impressive chasing debut

Shanahan’s Turn made an impressive chasing debut when landing the Ballymore Christmas Fair Beginners Chase at the expense of Wounded Warrior in Punchestown yesterday.

The Henry de Bromhead-trained six-year-old, in the colours of Alan and Ann Potts, made most of the running, produced a flawless display of jumping and stayed on powerfully to triumph by three and three-quarter lengths, providing Jonathan burke with his first win as a 3lb. claimer.

“He had a nice season hurdling, but always looked likely to be a chaser,” said de Bromhead.