Battle in business back over hurdles Battle Of Ridgeway asserted in fine style in the closing stages of the HPR Fleet Management Handicap Hurdle at Gowran to run out a comprehensive winner. The Martin Hassett-trained gelding was prominent throughout in the two-miler and was asked for an effort after the second last. He quickened clear before the final flight for Liam McKenna and the 10/1 shot stayed on strongly on the run-in to post a nine length success over 33/1 shot Brilliant Question. The winner was returning to the smaller obstacles having been well beaten over fences at this venue last month. Hassett said:- “He was still going well coming to the second last here the last day over fences, but he ran with the choke out and didn’t get home. “He was a lot more relaxed today and was coming back in trip. “He’s a real chaser but was always a moral to win a race over hurdles off his (12lb lower) mark.” (Quotes by Alan Magee)
