Hathiq back on track at Tipperary with Flying Five on the agenda

Hathiq and Rory Cleary with connections after winning the 5f handicap at Tipperary.Credit: Patrick McCann

After heavy defeats in the Epsom Investec Dash and Rockingham Handicap, a Group 1 entry on Longines Irish Champions Weekend may have looked a touch ambitious for the Denis Hogan-trained Hathiq.

But the well-regarded sprinter bounced back to form in no uncertain manner at Tipperary on Sunday.

The 90-rated performer defied top weight and traffic problems to run out a smart winner of the €25,000 Follow Tipperary On Facebook Handicap in the hands of Rory Cleary at 9-2.

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Kitty TriceBloodstock journalist

Published on 11 August 2019inReports

Last updated 19:39, 11 August 2019

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