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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Dee Capo opens up a route to Fairyhouse or Aintree

Sun 3rd Mar 2024, 15:36

Dee Capo, near side, gets the better of Ashdale BobDee Capo, near side, gets the better of Ashdale Bob
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Dee Capo and Ashdale Bob separated themselves from the field in the Quinnbet Hurdle at Leopardstown and it was the former who finished best.

Ashdale Bob led into the straight as Dee Capo made headway into second. The latter got on terms at the last and was ridden into the lead on the run-in.

The 3/1 shot went on by a length and three-quarters from the 5/2 runner-up.

Gordon Elliott said: “He’s a nice horse and there is a lot of improvement in him from today.

“He’d had a couple of quick runs and we said we’d freshen him up and have him back for the spring.

“I’d imagine he’ll go to Fairyhouse or Aintree.

“He looks like a chaser.

“Danny gave him a good ride. Jack (Kennedy) is missing a few winners but that’s the way it goes. The horses are running well which is important.”

Dee Capo was returning from a break since finishing a close second in a Grade 3 novice hurdle at Navan in November. Cash Back the 6/5 favourite, could give no more in fourth after two out and was pulled up before the last.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.