Ocean Glandore (right) is challenged by Na Trachtalai Abu (centre) with Scamall Dubh also in picture© Photo Healy Racing
Ocean Glandore recorded his second staying handicap win this season and, just like his victory at Ballinrobe in June, there wasn't much to spare in taking the J F Hanley Handicap Hurdle at Roscommon.
Trained and ridden by Denis Hogan, the 7/1 chance took over from the front-running reserve Scamall Dubh at the penultimate flight.
However he was being stalked all the time by 7/2 favourite Na Trachtalai Abu and the pair fought out a tremendous finish on the run-in.
Hogan's mount just held on by a head, with Tipped Up Harry four lengths back in third and Point Of Rescue in fourth.
Hogan said, "He's as tough as nails. He was there a bit soon but had to be as he lacks a gear. He made hard work of it and idled in front. Good jumps over the last three sealed it.
"The bit was behind the bridle the whole way but there is always a bit there when you go for him. He'll probably go chasing now. He was going quite well in a chase before when he fell.
"I'm delighted. All the horses are running really well."
(GC & AM)
