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Hayes shines on Solo

Solo Performer scores under Chris HayesSolo Performer scores under Chris Hayes
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Chris Hayes charted a wide course on Solo Performer as he made all to land the 1m6f handicap at Bellewstown.

Hayes, landing a double on the card, soon sent his mount into a clear lead and he kept enough up his sleeve in the closing stages.

6/4 favourite Phantom Of Plenty tried to throw down a challenge two furlongs out but hung left, under Gary Phillips, and couldn't peg back the front-runner.

Harry Rogers' charge galloped on strongly in the closing stages to post a nine length victory.

The 12/1 winner was bouncing back to form having been well held in recent starts.

"That was the plan to jump out a make it. There's a bit better ground on the outside," said Rogers.

"The horses are running well and it's great to get a win with him as he's a great servant. That's his ninth win." Face Value had proved the one for money in the race, backed on course from 7/2 into 5/2, but was never involved in fifth.

Hayes had also landed the opener when Approval Given edged a thrilling finish.

(On course reporting by Michael Graham)

1st
12/1
Tote €11.80 €3.00
2nd
9L
6/4Fav
€1.90
3rd
1.5L
9/2
4th
1.5L
7/1
About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.