Luck Between Us strikes at 'double carpet' The second split of Killarney's Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle, over two and a-half miles, saw Luck Between Us spring a 33/1 surprise under Niall Moore. The Berkshire gelding had been placed in a pair of Sligo maiden hurdles last year before struggling on softer terrain, and was appearing for the first time since Christmas. Having raced in mid-division, he moved into contention two out and soon took over to beat Kouer A Prendre by two and three-quarter lengths. Winning owner/trainer Donnacha Duggan, leading up his six-year-old, explained “Better ground was a big help and he just needed to brush up a bit on his jumping, he was very green for handicaps. "He did plenty of schooling at home. He’s a fine big horse and he’ll jump a fence. "He loves good ground, so hopefully he’ll have a good summer campaign.” Additional reporting by Gary Carson
