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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

Clermont stays on strongly to give Cromwell winner

Sat 2nd Jul 2022, 20:04

Hascouer Clermont stayed on strongly at Bellewstown Hascouer Clermont stayed on strongly at Bellewstown
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Hascoeur Clermont stayed on best to win the Bar One Racing Bet In-Play Handicap Hurdle at Bellewstown.

Fifth at Listowel last time, the grey appreciated the extra half mile here, as he battled on well from the final flight.

A host of horses looked to be in with a chance of sorts approaching that obstacle but the Gavin Cromwell trained gelding kept on strongest. Important Message emerged from the pack to finish second for David Dunne at 100/1, while favourite Loudest Whisper briefly threatened before weakening into third.

Gavin Cromwell said: "He's enjoyed that trip and the nice ground. The ground went too soft for him the last day, but he still ran a creditable race. He's a different horse on that ground.

"He has a future over that trip, please God, and he'll jump a fence in time.

"I'm delighted for Noel Monaghan who lives locally in Duleek, it's great for him to have a winner here.

"I don't have any definite plan for him."

Additional reporting by Michael Graham

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.