John Feane double helps Irish trainers to a cross-country four-timer

John Feane: the Irish trainer enjoyed a double in WalesCredit: Patrick McCann

On the second day of their country's Champions Weekend, Irish trainers enjoyed a great afternoon on British soil with four winners, two of whom hailed from John Feane's County Kildare stable.

On a wet and gloomy day that tested the eyesight of commentator Simon Holt, Ana Lichious battled bravely to win the mile fillies' handicap by a neck under David Egan to give Feane his first winner at the track.

Syndicate, ridden by Luke Morris, completed the double in the 1m2f fillies' handicap 35 minutes later.

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James StevensWest Country correspondent

Published on 16 September 2018inReports

Last updated 20:35, 16 September 2018

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