Fairyhouse report: Fakiera gets better of the argument with Gabynako

The Gordon Elliott-trained 15-8 shot prevailed by a nose in the hands of Jack Kennedy

Fakiera and Jack Kennedy, nearside, gets up to beat Gabynako in the Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Maiden Hurdle. Picture: Healy Racing

The Glenview And Rathbarry Stud Maiden Hurdle had the ingredients to prove the most interesting race on Tuesday’s eight-race card in Fairyhouse. And it lived up to expectations, producing a tremendous duel between market rivals Gabynako and Fakiera.

The pair quickened up from the second last flight and, after a protracted battle, the Gordon Elliott-trained 15-8 shot Fakiera (Jack Kennedy) prevailed by a nose from Gabynako with a 40-length gap back to Longacre Square in third after long-time leader Clondaw Bertie crashed at the second last flight.