Take The Free scores for race sponsor at Roscommon The Enda Bolger trained Take The Free scored for race sponsor JP McManus when getting up on the run-in to win the Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle. Runner-up on his last visit to the venue, the four-year-old was sent off a 2/1 chance to go one better on this occasion. Always prominent under Aidan Kelly, Take The Free came through to challenge market leader Frankie's Freebie three out. Nothing separated the pair from the back of the last but the eventual winner pulled out that bit more on the run-in to win by two-and-a-quarter lengths. Frank Berry said:- “He had a grand run here the last day and I’d say he didn’t have to improve much to win that. “Aidan gave him a lovely ride and he handled the ground. “I’d say going further was a help to him as well, and he jumped well. We’re delighted to get it. “He’ll tip away during the summer in handicaps and we’ll see how we go.” Jockey Aidan Kelly rode out his claim aboard the winner. Quotes by Gary Carson.
