The Yellow Clay retains unbeaten hurdling record with victory at Naas Novice Hurdle
Sam Ewing rode Yellow Clay confidently to victory
The Yellow Clay retained his unbeaten hurdling record and took the step into Grade 1 company in his stride when landing yesterday’s Naas feature, the Lawlor’s Of Naas Novice Hurdle. It all took place on ground which deteriorated through the day due to persistent rain which, ultimately, turned to snow.
Confidently handled by Sam Ewing, the 11/4 second-favourite tracked the pace set by stable-companion Wingmen and Plontier, moved into contention on the home-turn before edging ahead two out and powering up the hill to beat Supersundae (best of the Willie Mullins-trained quartet) by eight lengths, with Wingmen third and favourite Jasmin De Vaux a well-beaten fourth.
