Won In The Dark claims Durkan Hurdle at Leopardstown
Won In The Dark landed the Grade One Durkan New Homes Juvenile Hurdle to give Sabrina Harty the biggest win of her career at Leopardstown.
The Montjeu gelding had chased home Franchoek at Cheltenham previously and further advanced his claims for the Triumph Hurdle with a gutsy success at 8-1.
Ridden confidently by Martin Mooney, he kicked clear turning into the straight to beat Indian Spring by three lengths.
Noel Meade’s The Ethiopian, formerly with Aidan O’Brien and a full-brother to High Chaparral, ran on pleasingly for third on his first outing over hurdles.
The winner was handed a 25-1 quote by William Hill for the Cheltenham event with the third home introduced at 33-1.
