'It's fabulous' - Meade revels in Affordale Fury's brave fightback to slay Leopardstown giants

Sam Ewing guided the 7-1 chance to a thrilling victory in the Savills Chase while Teahupoo savours some sweet revenge on Bob Olinger 
'It's fabulous' - Meade revels in Affordale Fury's brave fightback to slay Leopardstown giants

ALL SMILES: Affordale Fury and Sam Ewing win for owner Philip Polly and trainer Noel Meade with groom Emma Connolly. Pic: Healy Racing

Affordale Fury lowered the colours of Gold Cup heroes and multiple Grade One winners when taking his form to new heights with a game success in the Savills Chase on Sunday afternoon in Leopardstown.

It was a race with potential for an upset, with Galopin Des Champs having his first run of the season, Fastorslow having just his second after a long lay-off, and Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin having something to prove after a lacklustre return to action.

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