Road to glory for Fonthill

Fonthill Road proved perceived wisdom wrong by landing the totesport Ayr Gold Cup on the supposedly unfavoured far side of the track.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2006 - 16:22

Fonthill Road proved perceived wisdom wrong by landing the totesport Ayr Gold Cup on the supposedly unfavoured far side of the track.

The six-year-old, trained by Richard Fahey and ridden by Paul Hanagan, was short-headed 12 months ago, but went one better in dramatic style this time.

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Courts Racing Heathrow Place: Fonthill Fonthill Road Place: Fonthill Road Person: Richard Fahey Person: Paul Hanagan Event: Ayr Gold Cup Organisation: Borderlescott

<p>Leopardstown must pass an 8am inspection to determine prospects for the original second day of action, which is due to feature an Irish Champion Hurdle clash between Lossiemouth and Brighterdaysahead. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile</p>

Leopardstown called off due to heavy rain

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