Blackmore hails a phenomenal A Plus Tard - and she was right

A PLUS TARD Ridden by Rachael Blackmore wins aThe Betfair Chase for IOrish trainer Henry de Bromhead at Haydock 20/11/21Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography

A Plus Tard wins the Betfair Chase by a massive marginCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Seconds before Bravemansgame walked into Haydock's winner's enclosure, a host of crisp autumn leaves flew in front of our faces.

It seemed apt, for what took place on the track a few moments earlier made one think that perhaps, just perhaps, a positive wind of change had blown for British jump racing.

Then A Plus Tard happened.

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Published on 20 November 2021inReports

Last updated 08:15, 22 November 2021

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