Some Are Lucky makes up for Cheltenham disappointment

Castletown Geoghegan PTP 7-4-19 SOME ARE LUCKY & Gerry Spain jump the last to win the Open Lightweight Race(Photo Healy Racing)

Some Are Lucky: on his way to an impressive victory, his fifth of the seasonCredit: Healy Racing

The Grenville Arms Barbour Cup open novice riders' race went to Some Are Lucky who landed his fifth success of the season for owner-handler Sam Curling under Gerry Spain.

He ran out an impressive ten-length winner of the eight-runner race, getting the better of the Rory O’Meara-handled pacesetter Sound Money.

Some Are Lucky made it as far as the 11th fence in the Cheltenham Foxhunters last month and now looks set to remain pointing for the rest of the season.

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Published on 9 April 2019inRegulars

Last updated 19:19, 9 April 2019

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