Le Cadre Noir plunders Curragh pot
Le Cadre Noir collected his first Irish victory in an eventful renewal of the Listed Waterford Testimonial Stakes at the Curragh.
Followers of Dohasa had no run for their money as Johnny Murtagh was ejected from the saddle virtually as soon as the stalls opened.
Le Cadre Noir (7-1) has produced some respectable efforts since moving to Dermot Weld’s stable from Italy and was always moving smoothly down the centre of the track under Pat Smullen to hold Snaefell by three-quarters of a length.
British raider Benbaun had every chance to win but came home a close-up third.
