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Chesterbaylad eases to Cork success

Chesterbaylady middle and Laurie Blue Healy Racing Chesterbaylady middle and Laurie Blue Healy Racing
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The Helen Markham-trained Chesterbaylad (6/1) was an impressive winner of the Follow Us on Instagram Handicap Hurdle, with jockey Josh Williamson doing the steering. The son of Ribchester travelled kindly throughout the contest and, when switched out by Williamson before the last flight, he jumped it well to pick off the front-running Surviving Murmansk and recorded a three-and-three-quarter-length victory.

Speaking after the race, trainer Helen Markham said: "He has been knocking on the door but Brian (Heaslip) has been great and been very patient. Brian is based in Grangecon now and I'm absolutely delighted for him, as it's his first winner.

"I kept telling Brian to hold on with this horse and he is over the moon. If every owner was like him, it would be a dream!

"He is a nice little horse and you just have to give him time between his races. Josh had ridden just once for me before now and he is a great young fella."

(Quotes from Tom Weekes)

About Niall Tierney
Niall is a DCU graduate from Kildare with experience in sports journalism and digital media. He has previously worked with Reach.com and contributed freelance pieces to the Irish Independent and the Irish Mirror. With a strong passion for sport including racing, football, GAA, and hurling.