Long trek pays-off for Stuart Crawford

Trainer Stuart Crawford made the long journey from his Co Antrim stable worthwhile when taking the featured Imperial Call Chase with Fine Rightly at an extremely busy Mallow racecourse yesterday afternoon.

Long trek pays-off for Stuart Crawford
Mon, 28 Mar, 2016 - 01:00
Tommy Lyons

Somewhat uneasy in the market but sent off the 4-5 favourite, the progressive chaser travelled strongly throughout, was delivered by challenge in the straight by Andrew Lynch, and was un-extended as he galloped home clear of Toon River.

Said Crawford: “We were keen to come here because the ground would be right for him.

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