Flemenstar back in business at Leopardstown

Leopardstown, on a dry but wintry Sunday afternoon, provided the scene for another chapter in the colourful career of Flemenstar, when the ten-year-old gave Tony Curran a first training success in what was an eventful renewal of the Grade 1 Paddy Power Chase.

Three times a winner at the top level when with the irrepressible Peter Casey, he was transferred to Tony Martin, for whom his opportunities were limited due to a long-term injury.

Having looked a shadow of his former self on his return after his absence, he was brought home to be trained by Curran, son of the gelding’s owner, Stephen.