Kashmiri Sunset (noseband) is ridden out by Jack Kennedy to beat Sizing Alberta and Jonathan Burke© Photo Healy Racing
Kashmiri Sunset got off the mark on his fifth start over flights, taking the opener at Limerick, the Keanes Jewellers Ladies Day 9th October (C & G) Maiden Hurdle.
A beaten odds-on favourite on his last two starts, the Gordon Elliott trained five-year-old was fitted with a tongue strap for the first time today.
After opening at 4/7 on-course, the son of Tiger Hill came in for plenty of market support, going off the clear 2/5 favourite under Jack Kennedy.
Having led and disputed throughout, he had a good battle with Sizing Alberta in the home straight, with just three parts of a length separating them at the line.
Sizing Alberta was returned a 4/1 chance under the returning Jonathan Burke for Henry De Bromhead, while Leopards Leap kept on well to take third, a further two lengths back under Sean Flanagan for Noel Meade.
Gordon Elliott said afterwards: "He's been knocking on the door for a while and Jack gave him a good ride.
"He has won so I'm happy enough and it's another winner. We might look for a novice hurdle in England as his owners are from the UK (Paul and Clare Rooney). He'll definitely step up in trip."
Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes
