Get the beers in - it's Ireland next for the blue and orange gang

Smiles all round as connections of Not Never celebrate after Fontwell's openerCredit: Clive Bennett

They missed out in the Lanzarote Hurdle but the owners of Kloud Gate now have the Dublin Racing Festival on their minds.

Knocknanuss is primed for the Arkle Novice Chase at Leopardstown, and Not Never is set to join him in Ireland next month after victory triggered colourful celebrations from his group of owners.

Decked out in orange and blue scarves, owners Roger Sargent, Jon Hale and David Evans headed for the bar after success for the Gary Moore-trained seven-year-old in the 2m3f handicap hurdle under Jamie Moore.

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Mark StoreyFreelance reporter

Published on 14 January 2019inReports

Last updated 20:06, 14 January 2019

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