Victory for Man Of Plenty ensures Leech family harmony

Eminent Poet and Hugh Nugent (near side) on their way to winning the latest qualifier for the Pertemps Network Final at Sandown on SaturdayCredit: Mark Cranham

Man Of Plenty, very much a family pet, surged up the Sandown hill to win the Listed 2m handicap hurdle and keep the peace in the Leech household.

The decision to run the nine-year-old so soon after a good fourth at Newbury last week was a bone of contention between trainer Sophie Leech and husband and assistant Christian.

Eventually the call was made for Sophie to go down the road to Chepstow with Christian heading up the M4 with Man Of Plenty – and his bold suggestion to run at Sandown was rewarded.

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Bruce JacksonReporter

Published on 8 December 2018inReports

Last updated 19:28, 8 December 2018

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