O'Brien lands feature on final fixture of 2016

The runners make their way in the Guy and Anne - 50 Years Wed Today Handicap at the CurraghCredit: Caroline Norris

Joseph O'Brien sent out Jaqen H'ghar to take the feature handicap as the Curragh brought the curtain down on their 2016 season.

The three-year-old seemed to benefit from being ridden with patience and came swooping down the outside to win well. He did not do so without support either and was returned the 7-2 favourite.

The trainer was not in attendance, but his father Aidan was on hand to greet the son of Fastnet Rock back into the winner's enclosure.

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Brian SheerinReporter

Published on 10 October 2016inReports

Last updated 19:43, 10 October 2016

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