The Banger Doyle has enough class to win at 13th attempt

Aeros Luck and Kieren Buckley (left) win the Ladbrokes Handicap Steeplechase from The Banger Doyle (right). Pic: Healy Racing

Out with the Flat and in with the National Hunt in Killarney, and the nap on the track’s first jumps card of the week goes to The Banger Doyle, in the Dr Ivo O’Sullivan Memorial Handicap Hurdle.

The John Queally-trained gelding remains a maiden over hurdles after 12 attempts but today’s race can prove to be lucky 13 for the bumper and three-time chase winner.