Only By Night makes winning return to action at Naas

The Arkle runner-up narrowly outpointed Champ Kiely in the Grade Three Barberstown Castle Chase
Only By Night makes winning return to action at Naas

NAAS SUCCESS: Letos, right, en route to winning the SIS Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle.  Picture: Healy Racing

Runner-up in the Arkle at Cheltenham in March and purchased by Robcour during the summer, Only By Night made a successful return to action when narrowly outpointing Champ Kiely in the Grade Three Barberstown Castle Chase in Naas.

Patiently handled by Keith Donoghue, the seven-year-old mare eased into contention turning for home before becoming involved in a great tussle on the run-in, ultimately getting the better of the top-weight by a short-head, with a 17-length gap back to Ile Atlantique in third place.

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