More Questions and Leigh Roche beat City Of Culture© Photo Healy Racing
The testing uphill finish at Navan appears to suit More Questions perfectly, and the Moss Vale gelding recorded his second sprint success at the Co. Meath venue this year in the Tote Jackpot Races Three To Six Apprentice Handicap.
The Eddie Lynam-trained three-year-old scored over six furlongs on fast ground here in June but he coped equally well with contrasting ground conditions this time over the minimum trip.
Leigh Roche elected to challenge widest of all on the 8/1 chance (from 10’s), and he struck the front in the final 50 yards to beat City Of Culture (12/1) by half a length. Jumbo Steps (7/1 to 9/2 favourite) was strongly supported in the market, and held every chance another three quarters of a length adrift in third.
Lynam said, “He likes it here and he’s in the sales tomorrow. He’s a grand little horse who has won on fast and soft ground, and is very tough. The handicapper gave him a fair hike when he won before but as usual he was right.”
Additional reporting by Gary Carson
