Marelly Clings On For Rothwell After Enterprising Front-Running Marelly clung on at the line to score, after an enterprising ride by Tiernan Power Roche, at Gowran Park this afternoon. Power Roche's Positive Ride Pays Dividends The 9/1 shot bounced out in front in the Langton House Hotel Handicap Hurdle and soon had a healthy lead, which he extended up the back straight. Philip Rothwell's charge had a reduced advantage jumping the second-last and was soon asked for an effort. He ran down the last flight a bit, slightly impeding the chasing Westoftignes - who had drifted a touch left himself. Marelly found plenty in the closing stages as his rival finished off well, despite continuing to go left, to get within a neck at the line. Rothwell Praises Young Riders After Success "Tiernan was very positive and I keep telling everyone that he, Simon (Torrens), Dylan (Robinson) and all the lads at home are big assets to me and I have real men riding for me," said Rothwell. "I told Tiernan to kick on, never take a pull and if he was travelling to leave him travel. I couldn't believe he was getting such an easy lead. "He loves heavy ground which I had struggled to get with him, and I stuck blinkers on today. "He is in an online auction for ThoroughBid next week and if he isn't sold, he'll go handicap chasing. He is also in at Limerick on Tuesday, so we'll see. "I thought today was his day and I felt he was my best chance of the day. What a great day to get a winner again." (Quotes by Tom Weekes)
