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Never No More takes the Madrid Handicap in fine style

Never No More strides clear under Donnacha O'BrienNever No More strides clear under Donnacha O'Brien
© Photo Healy Racing

Aidan O’Brien opened his account for the new Flat season when teaming up with son Donnacha to land the Naas Racecourse Business Club Madrid Handicap with Never No More

The son of No Nay Never won over the minimum trip at Dundalk last autumn but coped very well on this first attempt at seven furlongs.

The 8/1 chance (from 10/1) made steady headway up the centre of the course in the straight to lead a furlong out, and stretched clear in the closing stages for an impressive victory.

The winning margin was three and three quarter lengths over Black Magic Woman with Crockford another length and a quarter back in third. Wasntexpectingthat completed the places in fourth.

Aidan O’Brien said, “We weren’t sure whether to stick at six but Donnacha felt he got it well. We might look at the seven-furlong (Guineas) Trial in Leopardstown. He galloped out well.”

1st
8/1
Tote €10.10 €2.40
2nd
3.75L
16/1
€4.10
3rd
1.25L
8/1
€2.50
4th
0.5L
10/1
€3.00
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About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.