Ravished (centre) gets the better of Leavethelighton (left) and Federici© Photo Healy Racing
Ravished followed-up on his recent win at Kilbeggan as he took the feature at Killarney this evening, the McSweeney Arms Hotel Killarney National Handicap Chase.
Sent off the 5/2 favourite the Mouse Morris trained gelding was prominent for much of the contest and he improved to lead after the fourth last.
He was challenged on either side, by Leavethelighton and Federici from the third last but he pulled out more on the run-in to score by half a length under Bryan Cooper.
Federici (4/1 to 7/2 on-course) finished second under Nina Carberry for Enda Bolger while Leavethelighton (9/1) was a further three lengths back in third under Mikey Butler for Eoin Doyle. Your Busy who won this race last year, finished eighteen lengths back in fourth under Ruby Walsh for James Nash.
Mouse Morris said afterwards: "He is a super jumper and his jumping kept him in the race.
"He goes on that ground and I'll speak with his owners (Gigginstown House Stud) but he will probably go for the Midlands National at Kilbeggan next."
STEWARDS REPORTS
The Stewards interviewed M.P. Butler, rider of Leavethelighton, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found M.P. Butler in breach of Reg. 10 3(e) by hitting the horse other than down the shoulder or on the hind quarters and having considered his record suspended him for two race days.
The Stewards interviewed Ms N. Carberry, rider of Federici (GB), concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Ms N. Carberry in breach of Reg 10 3.(f) by using her whip with excessive frequency and suspended her for two race days.
N.P. Madden, rider of If Not For You trained by Edward P.Harty, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.
Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes
