Gitane Du Berlais bounces back to form as Carrigmoorna Rock perishes in Naas

Without a win since landing the Grade One Scilly Isles Novice Chase at Sandown a year ago, Gitane Du Berlais made all to capture the listed BBA Ireland Ltd Opera Hat Mares Chase in Naas yesterday.

The six-year-old dominated the race and appeared to have market rival Carrigmoorna Rock in trouble when that rival suffered fatal fall at the second last, leaving I’m All You Need to chase home the uneasy 6/5 favourite, with seven lengths separating them at the line.

“She was well entitled wo win at the weights. And it’s great to get her head back in front,” said Patrick Mullins.