Glory for Barizan at last

Perennial bridesmaid Barizan enjoyed his day in the sun as he gained a deserved Grade One triumph in the Airshow 100 Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown today.

Glory for Barizan at last
Sat, 24 Apr, 2010 - 19:40

Perennial bridesmaid Barizan enjoyed his day in the sun as he gained a deserved Grade One triumph in the Airshow 100 Champion Four Year Old Hurdle at Punchestown today.

Evan Williams' youngster went mighty close to springing a surprise in Cheltenham's Triumph Hurdle after setting a scorching gallop, only getting caught late in the day up the punishing hill.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: PunchestownPlace: CheltenhamPlace: AintreePlace: UttoxeterPlace: ParisPlace: FrancePlace: FairyhousePlace: Tulfarris HotelPerson: BarizanPerson: Evan Williams'Person: Jason MaguirePerson: Carlito BrigantePerson: WilliamsPerson: Paul MoloneyPerson: Gordon ElliottPerson: Willie MullinsPerson: Paul TownendPerson: TarlaPerson: MullinsPerson: Cuan Na GraiPerson: Paul NolanPerson: ThemoonandsixpencePerson: NolanPerson: AlainPerson: Enda BolgerPerson: Freneys WellPerson: L'AmiPerson: Nina CarberryPerson: BolgerPerson: COOLCASHINPerson: Michael BowePerson: Tom DoylePerson: Shuil ArisPerson: BowePerson: Edwina FarrellPerson: Katie WalshEvent: AirshowEvent: Airshow 100 Champion Four Year OldEvent: Matalan AnniversaryEvent: Eventus Marquees Novice ChaseEvent: 2006 Galway HurdleEvent: Galway PlateEvent: La Touche CupEvent: Irish Field ChaseEvent: and Golf Resort Pat Taaffe Handicap ChaseOrganisation: Galway Plate
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