Kirby's leading Lady plays starring role with Listed success

Phil Kirby: lost appeal but has big chester Cup ambitions

Phil Kirby: Sakhee’s City was another winner at Wetherby, one of the trainer's favourite tracksCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Dual-purpose trainer Phil Kirby celebrated his biggest success over jumps after Lady Buttons lived up to her sky-high reputation in the Listed mares' novice chase.

Owned and bred by Keith and Jayne Sivills, Lady Buttons got her chasing career off to the perfect start with a game display as she proved nearly two lengths too good for Dusky Legend, who has twice finished placed at the Cheltenham Festival.

"She's always been the best I've had and I just wanted a clear run with her," said Kirby..

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Andrew DietzReporter

Published on 15 November 2017inReports

Last updated 17:59, 15 November 2017

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