Tony McCoy masterclass gets Gilgamboa home in Ryanair

Gilgamboa provided another fairytale chapter in Tony McCoy’s retirement tour when capturing the Grade 1 Ryanair Gold Cup Novice Chase in Fairyhouse yesterday.

Tony McCoy masterclass gets Gilgamboa home in Ryanair
Mon, 06 Apr, 2015 - 01:00
John Ryan

The J P McManus-owned seven-year-old, off the track since February fought tenaciously under a strong ride from McCoy to master front-running favourite Gitane Du Berlais and forged clear before holding the late flourish of The Tullow Tank by a half-length.

A P’s first winner for trainer Enda Bolger, Gilgamboa was the second leg of a double on the day for McCoy and his 150th in Ireland.

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