Space Cadet measures a fence in Roscommon© Photo Healy Racing
Space Cadet (13/8) made a promising start to his career over fences as he landed the extended two miles beginners' chase at Roscommon under Keith Donoghue.
The six-year-old gelding brought up a treble on the card for Gordon Elliott. Thecraicisninety was a significant market drifter from 11/8 in the morning to 7/1 on the off. This was his first racecourse start after landing a point-to-point in March last year.
He led throughout but couldn't see off Space Cadet who moved into the lead before the second last.
A great jump at the final fence put the gloss on the victory as Space Cadet put six lengths on 11/10 favourite Call It Magic who got up for second from Thecraicisninety.
This was the fourth time in a row that Call It Magic finished runner-up.
Gordon Elliott said: "It probably wasn’t the strongest race in the world but I’d say he wants three miles. He done it well and it’s great.
“I’d say jumping a fence is his game. He was jumping hurdles too carefully and making mistakes.
“He was bought to be a chaser and he’ll win plenty of races. He’ll take a massive step up in trip from there.”
This was Space Cadet's first crack at fences after landing a bumper and reaching a mark of 121 over hurdles.
Additional reporting by Gary Carson
