Roscommon report: Grachus De Balme claims win with rock-solid display
Lake Winnipesaukee and Keith Donoghue claiming victory in the Railway Bar Maiden Hurdle at Roscommon yesterday. Picture: Healy Racing
A casualty on his two previous excursions over fences, the Joseph O’Brien-trained Gracchus De Balme produced a rock-solid display of jumping to justify even-money favouritism in the JF Hanley Groundscare Beginners Chase in Roscommon.
Always close to the pace, set by Hope Des Blins, JJ Slevin moved into a challenging position turning for home as a three-way battle developed.
