Bowes shines on Bets Any Bets was given a perfect hold up ride by Matty Bowes to claim the Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Cork. The Oliver McKiernan-trained gelding was produced to challenge at the final fence and soon hit the front. He kept on well in the closing stages to post a two-and-a-half length success over Mantell. The race complexion changed when 11/8 favourite The Buck crashed out at the fith fence. "That was his first handicap and he did it alright. I suppose the favourite falling was a big help," said McKiernan. "The drying ground was a help as well and this has been a lucky place for us."
