Rebel relishes testing conditions

Pretty Rebel recorded her second success of the season, as she ran out a good winner of the Follow Us On Instagram Handicap.

Successful at Naas in July and since fourth at the Co Kildare venue, she was sent off a 13/2 chance this evening with 7lb claimer Daniel King aboard.

Slightly slow into stride, the Gutaifan five-year-old took closer order from halfway and was ridden to challenge over a furlong from home.

Soon in front, she increased her advantage inside the final furlong and came home a length-and-three-quarters to the good.

Just a short head separated Is That Love (12/1) and Bells On Her Toes (15/2) in second and third respectively, while Sounds Of Spring (9/1) was another three lengths away in third. Chrismoltisanti was sent off the 9/2 favourite and he finished a disappointing ninth.

"When I saw the rain coming it confirmed that she had a right winning chance," said O'Leary.

"It was the perfect trip, perfect ground and a perfect ride from a 7lb claimer. It was the first time Dan has ever ridden for me.

"She's home-bred and the mare has a couple of others at home. It's kind of special when your own one wins that you've bred.

"We'll go again somewhere on soft ground. It's special for me as well because it's the first day my son Michael has been here to see a winner."

STEWARDS REPORTS

S. Foley, rider of Fastar trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action from about one and a half furlongs from the finish.

At the request of the Stewards, W.J. Lee, rider of Chrismoltisanti, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount did not handle todays going.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson