Thari looks smart chasing recruit

Thari looked a smart recruit to steeplechasing when justifying favouritism on his return to action at Galway today in the Connacht Tribune Beginners Chase.

A smart staying novice hurdler last season, Thari was well backed from 5-4 to 4-5 and did not disappoint the champion combination of trainer Noel Meade and jockey Paul Carberry.