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Slevin doubles up on Anotherway

Press Association

Press Association

Anotherway and JJ Slevin (nearest) battle with Sky LordAnotherway and JJ Slevin (nearest) battle with Sky Lord
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The Tom Gibney-trained Anotherway asserted late on to land the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Novice Chase at Down Royal, giving jockey JJ Slevin a double on the card.

The French-bred gelding came to dispute two from home in the two-miler along with Sky Lord as long-time leader He’s Gorgeous pecked on landing.

Anotherway got a better jump at the last and soon went on to post a five-length win as He’s Gorgeous stayed on again for second.

It was also a double for owners Simon Munir and Issac Souede.

"Something has changed" — Gibney on Anotherway's progress

Gibney said:- "I said to JJ beforehand that (finishing third in) Limerick did his confidence the power of good - I know it was at a level.

"We did think an awful lot of him to start with, and I know they did in Willie's (Mullins) as well.

"It is great to have him getting his head in front.

"He travelled well all the time previously and you would let him go, and there would be nothing. I don't know what has changed, but it is working anyway!"

(Quotes by Michael Graham)