Caroline and Johnny Murtagh have last laugh after Jocular success
And to make the victory of the Qatar Racing-owned gelding even sweeter was the fact that he was ridden to victory by Murtagh’s daughter Caroline.
Jocular forced the pace and soon enjoyed a clear lead. The pack closed before the straight. The four-year-old was headed over two furlongs out, but responded well to his rider’s driving, rallying and staying on stoutly to regain the advantage inside the final furlong before holding the late challenge of On A Pedestal by a half-length.
