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Review wexford 17th Jun
Tisamystery leads Beckwith Star over the last
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Henry De Bromhead saddled the first two home in the Jog For Jockeys Handicap Chase at Wexford as Beckwith Star got up late to deny stablemate Tisamystery in a cracking finish to the two mile contest.
It was latter who was more assured with his jumping throughout and a slick leap at the last appeared to have put matters to bed.
However, he soon began to tie up on the run-in and 5-2 favourite Beckwith Star, who was much sharper for his reappearance run at Punchestown, was able to conjure up one final effort to prevail by a short-head.< Last Encounter could be headed to better things after putting on a something of a show when running out a most convincing winner of the Mount Leinster Maiden Hurdle.
The heavily-backed 1-1 favourite was making his first appearance over hurdles since chasing home the classy Modem at Navan in December and he looked a smart prospect in the making here, travelling powerfully before stretching 15 lengths clear of his rivals.
Winning rider Danny Mullins completed a quickfire double aboard Balinaboola Prince in the next race on the card, the Hen & Stag Parties At Wexford Racecourse Maiden Hurdle, but was made to work much harder on this occasion.
The 9-4 favourite came into this in good form having finished second at Tramore recently but had to dig very deep here, doing battle with Grangeclare Rosa on the run-in before just getting the better of things by a short-head.
Mullins' night was to get even better as Moonunderwater (11-2) obliged in the Phelim Byrne Seasuir At Wexford Racecourse Handicap Hurdle, running out a four and three quarter length winner.
The Courtown Mares Beginners Chase kicked off proceedings and I'm All You Need (5-2 fav) made an impressive start to her chasing career, jumping with aplomb on the way to an easy six length success.< Tempo Mac was unable to extend his winning run when finding Lilly The Lioness (11-1) two and a half lengths too strong in the Wellingtonbridge Handicap Hurdle.