Israel Champ puts up performance of weekend with emphatic maiden win

Monksgrange PTP 31-3-19 ISRAEL CHAMP & Harley Dunne jump the last to win the 4YO Geldings Maiden Race(Photo Healy Racing)

Israel Champ and Harley Dunne jump the last before winning at MonksgrangeCredit: Healy Racing

Portrush
Saturday March 30

Vandemere (92+) was asked to quicken rounding the home bend and soon began pulling clear of a tightly grouped field to win quite comfortably. He has the speed to drop back in trip and has a profile typical of so many of his sire’s offspring.

Grandads Cottage (92++) made a winning debut in a race which saw only one rival capable of landing a meaningful challenge. He had that horse's measure from the second-last in what was an authoritative success.

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Eoghain WardPoint-to-point expert

Published on 2 April 2019inRegulars

Last updated 18:48, 2 April 2019

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