Jungle Cove and Shane Foley© Photo Healy Racing
Following on from their success with Himalayan Beauty earlier, Jessica Harrington and Shane Foley doubled their Gowran score courtesy of Jungle Cove in the Borris Handicap.
Mrs Harrington owns Jungle Cove herself, and he was confirmed the three and three parts of a length and half length victor over Indian Sioux and Cliara after a steward’s enquiry.
The second and third were briefly tightened up by the winner under a furlong out. There was however, no disputing the superiority of the sweet-travelling Jungle Cove at the finish.
“He was good. He works like a good horse and is a good lead horse at home. It's good for him to be paying his way,” reported Foley.
The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Jungle Cove, ridden by S. Foley, placed first, Indian Sioux, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed second and Cliara, ridden by L.F. Roche, placed third, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Foley stated that he drifted right when well clear. L. T. McAteer stated that the point of the rail forced him out slightly and the interference did not cost him anything. L. F. Roche stated that he got pressure from both sides and had to check but it did not cost him a place. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that while Jungle Cove had caused interference to Indian Sioux and Cliara, he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the judge's placings and took no further action.
S. Foley, rider of Jungle Cove trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount had a good look when he hit the front and leaned right.
L.T. McAteer, rider of Indian Sioux trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got a bit tight for room inside the furlong pole.
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