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Chance Another One makes winning start to life over fences

Chance Another One and Donagh Meyler Chance Another One and Donagh Meyler
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The Emmet Mullins trained Chance Another One made a winning debut over fences when staying on strongly under Donagh Meyler to land the Corrib Oil Beginners Chase at Ballinrobe.

A winner on his first start for the stable here in July, the six-year-old subsequently finished runner-up in a stronger contest at the Galway festival.

Having his introduction to chasing this evening, the former point-to-point winner was prominent throughout before taking over in front two out.

Keeping on well from the back of the last, the gelding beat Nastya by two-and-three-quarter lengths.

“He had us in doubt during the week schooling but he didn’t put a foot wrong there today. He was very good,” said Meyler.

“I schooled him twice and he was sticky the first time but sharpened up a little bit. I suppose it’s a long time since he jumped those obstacles.

“He travelled and jumped. There was a bit of pace on with the Fahey’s horse (Iamagetaway) and Philip Byrnes in front. It was nice to get a lead first time over fences.

“Off that his future is probably over fences but we’ll see what the boss man has to say.”

Additional reporting by Donagh Meyler

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.