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Trafford remains unbeaten after Drinmore

Sun 30th Nov 2008, 14:01

Trafford Lad galloped his rivals into the ground to win the Grade 1 Drinmore Novice Chase at Fariyhouse by 5 1/2 lengths.

Winning trainer Dusty Sheehy said afterwards: 'he is everything we always thought he was - a real machine. The better the pace the better he is.'

Cheltenham is the long-term aim for Trafford lad, but he will next step up to three miles at Leopardstown over Christmas.

Sheehy also thinks that better ground will not be a problem for the 6-y-o.

Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice S'chase (Grade 1) €90,000.00 2m 4f

1st

Trafford Lad (GB)

5/2

Tote €3.60 €1.30

2nd

5.5L

Forpadydeplasterer (IRE)

7/2

€1.50

3rd

1.25L

14/1

€2.80

4th

27L

Golden Silver (FR)

16/1

bf

1.75L

Tranquil Sea (IRE)

2/1Fav

Ireland Trainers E Sheehy

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