Massinis lands gamble as Enright doubles up

Massinis Adventure got up in final strides as he landed a gamble when taking the Killenaule Handicap Chase under Phillip Enright (completing a double) for Robert Tyner and his wife Mary.

The six-year-old son of Dr Massini was available at 16/1 in a place this morning but he was well-backed throughout the day and opened on-course at just 6/1 before going off a 5/1 chance.

Settled in mid-division he took closer order after the fifth last before making a mistake at the next.

He was third after three out and came with his challenge before two out. He look for a couple of strides after the last but he railed gamely in the closing stages, getting up to score by half a length. Old Supporter who won this race last year, had attempted to make all but he ultimately had to settle for second under Brian Hayes for Peter McCreery at 5/1. Valours Minion was sent off the 4/1 favourite and he finished a further seven lengths back in third under Mark Enright for Val O’Brien.

Robert Tyner said afterwards: "I thought he'd run better the last day but he disappointed in Killarney. He was working well at home before Killarney and before today.

"Philip said he was a bit lairy today but he kept him at it and kept him interested. He handles that good ground.

"The original plan was a 0-95 at Tramore next Thursday but I was afraid he might not get in so we ran here. He's entered at Tramore as well.”

Additional reporting by Gary Carson