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Arcland lands Killarney feature by a nose

Arcland (nearest) just prevails over Jupiter Du GiteArcland (nearest) just prevails over Jupiter Du Gite
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The Noel C. Duggan Structural Steel 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle, over two and a-half miles, was the feature race at Killarney and it produced a thrilling finish with Arcland (11/1) coming out on top.

The winner and stronger-travelling Only For Our Man moved through to dispute the lead two out. 

Arcland mastered that rival on the run-in, but then faced another challenge close home as Jupiter Du Gite rattled home on the rail, but the 10-year-old held on by a nose to claim a fourth career success.

Winning trainer Gavin Cromwell said "It was very tight and I thought he was beat for a minute. “It’s a lovely pot to win and he’s been a real horse for the owners.

“He ran a belter the last day and just ran into one.

“These races are a great initiative, and it’s a lovely prize for that level of horse.”

 

over two and a-half miles,

Additional reporting by Gary Carson

About Mark Nunan
Mark has followed racing since he was a teenager and worked for many years as a broadcaster with the Irish version of Racecall. He joined the Press Association in 2019 and is also a contributor to the Racing Post. A native of Kildare, he now lives in Sligo.