Timourid is ridden out by Joey Sheridan to beat the grey Livio Milo© Photo Healy Racing
Timourid (13/2 from 12s early) ran out of a game winner of the 1888 Restaurant Handicap, justifying market support under Joey Sheridan for Paul Flynn.
Recording his seventh career success, the seven-year-old raced in second for much of the contest, taking over from the front-running Exquisite Acclaim when ridden a furlong and a half from home.
Soon pressed on his outer by Livio Milo (3/1f), the winning son of Gleneagles battled on in determined fashion inside the final 200 yards, seeing off the effort of the market leader by half-a-length.
Chris Hayes was aboard the runner-up for Dermot Weld, while Shigar (4/1 from 6s) was just three-quarters-of-a-length away in third.
"The ground here was perfect, they have done a great job. He doesn't like it too firm," Flynn remarked.
"He's hard to place as he needs a level track.
"I'll try not to go back over hurdles, but the owners (the Galway Girl Syndicate) might want to.
"He's been a great servant, a little legend!"
STEWARDS REPORTS
D. McMonagle, rider of Longbourn trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check going to the line.
C.D. Maxwell, rider of Shigar, trained by William Durkan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. The IHRB veterinary officer confirmed that the animal had blood at both nostrils post race.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the run to the line involving Longbourn, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed fifth, and Livio Milo, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed second, where it appeared Longbourn had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. McMonagle said he was just staying on when he had to take a slight check. C.D. Hayes stated his mount drifted slightly left but he felt he had corrected immediately. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.
Additional reporting by Alan Magee
