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Krispen not for passing in Navan opener

Sun 8th Oct 2017, 14:22

Krispen beats Hot Stone (cheek-pieces) and SoffiaKrispen beats Hot Stone (cheek-pieces) and Soffia
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Krispen (10/1) came out best after an exciting conclusion to the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden (Plus 10 Race) at Navan.

The Eddie Lynam pair, Soffia (11/10 favourite) and Hot Stone looked like they might get there at various stages but the Ronan Whelan-ridden Krispen just wasn't for passing.

On start number five the Tim Doyle-trained Krispen eventually edged out Hot Stone and Krispen by a neck and a head.

 

Doyle said in the aftermath: "He's been running well all year. Mentally is his problem as he has plenty of ability and is a real tough horse but he's inclined to do too much too early. He showed today how tough he is as he looked beaten a furlong out and battled back.

 

"We'll probably put him away now, and he might make into a nice six or seven furlong horse for us next year. He will definitely improve."

(AM & EM)

1st
10/1
Tote €9.50 €2.90
2nd
nk
12/1
€3.20
3rd
hd
11/10Fav
€1.02
4th
5L
33/1