Coffeys Forge takes to fences in the north Coffeys Forge, a nine-year-old Yeats gelding, made a winning start to life over fences for Gordon Elliott in the Kevin Ross Bloodstock Beginners Steeplechase at Downpatrick. He was left at the head of affairs when Younowhatimean unseated Gavin Brouder at the second fence. From there, he made the rest under Danny Gilligan who kicked for home after the last. The pair sailed by seven lengths at 11/4 from the 11/8 favourite Tankardstown Diva. Assistant trainer Lisa O'Neill said: "It is great for him. I know obviously it wasn't the greatest of races in the world, but he had loads of point-to-point experience. "Obviously, we lost the front-runner early, but Danny was happy to take it up. He made good use of him as well. He seemed to be in a lovely rhythm. "He was having a look at what he was doing and he jumped really well. Danny gave him a beautiful ride. "Hopefully, he can go on and build from this. I'm sure Gordon will try and pick his races and find his way with him. He has plenty of form on different ground, so he should be fine during the summer months. "It is lovely that the owners (Kieron Gammell) are here and are making a weekend of it."
