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Tidal Bay impressive in Arkle
Denis O?Regan partnered his first Cheltenham Festival winner as Tidal Bay recorded an impressive victory in the Irish Independent Arkle Challenge Trophy Chase.
Runner-up in the Ballymore Properties Novice Hurdle 12 months ago, the seven-year-old gelding went one better in some style.
Heading Kruguyrova soon after two out, the Howard Johnson-trained 6/1 second favourite quickened clear off the home bend and stayed on strongly on the run-in to beat the mare by a massive 13 lengths.
Noland and Thyne Again both held every chance approaching the second last but could find no extra when the winner set sail for home.
Noland, the well-backed 7/4 favourite, finished a further length and a half back in third with Thyne Again a neck away in fourth.
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Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.
