No sweet success for Bonbon backers

Hidden Cyclone (noseband) and Bonbon Au Miel fight out the finish to the opener at LeopardstownCredit: Patrick McCann

>>Bonbon Au Miel touched 1.06 in running on Betfair when brushing aside Hidden Cyclone at the last in the Foxrock Cup at Leopardstown, but the 4-1 shot didn't find as much as promised when in front and was caught by the rallying long-time leader.

Hidden Cyclone, who went off at 11-4, had touched a high of 17.5 and showed a good attitude to reward favourite backers.

>>Jody McGarvey performed a super recovery on Great Field at the last in the 2m1f novice chase and the pair, who went into the final fence with an unassailable lead, held on to justify 15-8 favouritism. That denied backers of second Don't Touch It at 1.8.

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Published on 5 March 2017inHorse racing tips

Last updated 17:53, 5 March 2017

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