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Exit Poll largely accurate with his jumping

Exit Poll and Sean O'Keeffe (left) lead Ya Boy Ya over the last
Exit Poll and Sean O'Keeffe (left) lead Ya Boy Ya over the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Exit Poll (6/1) carried topweight to victory in the Kilsaran Handicap Chase.

Never far from the pace under Sean O’Keeffe, the 7-year-old overcame a blunder at the third-last to lead approaching the final fence. From there he kept on well under pressure to beat the 7/2 favourite Ya Boy Ya by two and a quarter lengths.

It was a second success over fences for the winner who had been a creditable second to Ballyoisin at Ballinrobe last month.

Kate Harrington, assistant to winning trainer Jessica Harrington, said: “It was a good performance carrying topweight and he's really got his jumping together. We couldn't be happier with him.

“We'll probably find a race in Listowel for him and he could have a run on the Flat before the end of the year if I get my way.”

Quotes from Gary Carson

1st
6/1
Tote €6.70 €2.40
2nd
2.25L
7/2Fav
€1.70
3rd
4.25L
9/2
€1.90
4th
2.75L
14/1
About Mark Nunan
Mark has followed racing since he was a teenager and worked for many years as a broadcaster with the Irish version of Racecall. He joined the Press Association in 2019 and is also a contributor to the Racing Post. A native of Kildare, he now lives in Sligo.