Court Challenge and Johnny King on their way to victory© Photo Healy Racing
"Her first run in a handicap last time just caught her off guard a bit," revealed successful owner/trainer/breeder Shane Crawley after his Court Challenge (11/1) landed the Gowran Park Racing Club Mares Handicap Hurdle.
Five pound claiming amateur Johnny King did the steering on Court Challenge, and in the big field two miler, where many still held chances until late in the day, the winner came out on top by half a length and the same from The Conker Club and All Summer Long
"I'm delighted with that and the 5lb was a help. She's a good honest mare," added Crawley.
"We'll tip away with her and anything now is a bonus. She's small and can't carry much weight but she jumps well.
"She has a nice pedigree and that will help the family along."
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