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Jan Maat pleases punters in beginners chase

Jan Maat and Rachael Blackmore lead over the lastJan Maat and Rachael Blackmore lead over the last
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Jan Maat justified favouritism when taking the Tipperary Racecourse Beginners Chase in decisive fashion.

The German-bred gelding won a maiden hurdle under Rachael Blackmore at Fairyhouse last term, and the pair again combined here for a stylish success. Djingle set the pace in this 2m1f event, and was tracked by the Gigginstown-owned pair Cut Em Down and Jan Maat.

The Henry de Bromhead-trained grey made headway on the inner to lead after two out, and quickened clear on the run-in.

The 5/2 favourite had six and a half lengths to spare at the line, with Cenotine keeping on in the closing stages to just deny Djingle the runner-up spot.

De Bromhead said, “I was very disappointed in Ballinrobe. I’m not sure what happened as we always felt he’d be a far better chaser than hurdler. He was starting to come back to himself in Wexford, and I liked the way he put the race to bed between the last two.”

About Alan Magee
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.