Foreman knocks out field to win at Leopardstown
French raider Foreman was a surprise winner of the AIG Europe Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown today.
The Thierry Doumen-trained 8-1 chance was always in touch with the leaders, Davenport Milenium and Fota Island, but appeared to be struggling off the home turn.
However, a good jump at the final flight put the JP McManus owned-gelding in with a chance and under a strong ride from Doumen, Foreman got up on the line to beat 25-1 shot Georges Girl by a head.
