Oscer Romero defies rise in weights to complete Ballinrobe hat-trick

ICEE M B A and Brian Hayes (right) jump the last on the way to winning the CJ Sheeran Ltd Handicap Hurdle from Ocean Glandore and Hugh Morgan. Picture: Healy Racing

Oscer Romero retained his unbeaten record around Ballinrobe and completed a double for in-form trainer Philip Rothwell when landing the Burleigh Accountancy Handicap Hurdle at the expense of Dorans River and Goodnightngodbless.

Raised 11lb. for each of his two previous wins at the venue, in May and July, and stepping-up in trip, he travelled strongly into the race and survived a last flight blunder before staying on powerfully to triumph by three and three-quarter lengths.