Koktail Brut sparkles in Royal Bond thriller
Koktail Brut ridden by Jack Kennedy (left) on their way to winning the BAR 1 Betting Royal Bond Novice Hurdle at Fairyhouse Racecourse in Ratoath, Ireland. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.
Hot favourite Koktail Brut got the better of a nip-and-tuck battle with Blake to win a thrilling renewal of the Bar 1 Betting Royal Bond Novice Hurdle.
Having kept good company in bumpers last season, Koktail Brut made a successful start to his career over hurdles at Punchestown two and a half weeks ago and he was an 8-13 favourite to follow up in a Grade Two that has been won by the likes of Istabraq (1996), Moscow Flyer (1999), Hurricane Fly (2008) and Envoi Allen (2019).
