Admiral Sinks Leopardstown Foes Lord Admiral hung on grimly to record a noteworthy Group Three success in the Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown this evening.The six-year-old ? running in the colours of the great Vincent O´Brien and trained by his son, Charles ? raced on the shoulder of leader Duff from the outset and kicked for home just over a furlong out.The gambled-on favourite Modeeroch tried hard to reel him in, but Mick Kinane´s mount, a 12-1 chance, had snatched a winning advantage and held Jim Bolger´s charge at bay by a head.Lord Admiral was recording just his third success from 33 starts, and his first in Pattern company.The winning trainer said: 'It was a long time coming, although in fairness he doesn´t know how to run a bad race. The only one he has run was at Gowran last time, but that was my fault as it was right-handed.'He always tries his heart out, but things have to fall right for him. We´ll stick to here or anywhere that goes left-handed.'(C) PA Sport
