Brandt on the mark for Collins & Millar Outsider Brandt (25/1) produced a dour staying effort to land Galway’s BoyleSports Handicap Chase today, scoring under a strong drive from 5lb pounds claimer Carl Millar, for the Del Boy Partnership and trainer Cian Collins. The eight-year-old led for much of the 2m6f race and while headed narrowly by runner-up Justatan on the run-in, rallied to score a neck success. Collins commented “that was lovely and it was a great ride by Carl. “Ever since we got the horse, we always dropped him out last, but we said we’d change tactics today and make the running. Carl is very good from the front and he gave him a brilliant ride. He was always saving a bit in front. “He wants further and I was happy enough that he would stay going. He was headed but fought back and was very game. “It’s great to get him back on track, he lost his way a little bit and we got a few things done. We’ll look for something similar, maybe further again — maybe three miles. He’s a real stayer. “Carl is with me full-time now so I’m delighted to get a winner with him.” Quotes from Gary Carson
