Ferrib scores for James

Fri 10th Sep 2010, 18:58

Lough Ferrib ran out a convincing winner of the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap at Down Royal under Sam James.

The John Hassett-trained gelding hit the front over two furlongs from home and soon had matters in hand.

The 3/1 favourite stuck on well in the closing stages to score by two-and-a-half lengths from Hey Bosco Champion Boy did well to finish third after his saddle slipped in the early stages.

He hit the front over half a mile from the finish and could find no more when headed by the eventual winner.

"I suppose he's overdue that. He could go to Listowel now for a hurdle," said Hassett afterwards.

6.40

Derrinstown Stud Apprentice H'cap (Rated 47-65) €8,000.00 1m 4f 195yds

1st

Lough Ferrib (IRE) (10)

3/1Fav

Tote €4.30 €1.80

2nd

2.5L

Hey Bosco (IRE) (14)

12/1

€5.20

3rd

Champion Boy (IRE) (13)

7/2

€1.60

4th

High Cian (IRE) (2)

7/1

Full Result

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