Texas Jack lands spoils, but Instalment steals limelight

Texas Jack lands spoils, but Instalment steals limelight

Friday, January 17, 2014

Noel Meades Texas Jack beat Baily Green to land the Grade 2 Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles yesterday, but it was the third horse, Last Instalment, that was the real eye-catcher.

By Pat Keane

He jumped beautifully, showing plenty of enthusiasm, and, indeed, went across the final fence upsides the first two home.

Last Instalment had no more to give through the last 100 yards, however, but was only eventually beaten three parts and half a length.

His performance delighted trainer Philip Fenton. Wasnt that a lovely run?, he said.

You couldnt but be pleased, he hadnt been away anywhere, except to have a spin on the flat at Leopardstown.

The only fences he jumped were a couple at home. Tomorrow morning will tell a lot and we will see how he is over the next fortnight. All being well the Hennessy (Leopardstown) is the plan.

Paul Carberry was superb on Texas Jack, producing him with typical timing going to the last and the winner found plenty to beat Baily Green, who made a slight error at the obstacle.

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Texas Jack lands spoils, but Instalment steals limelight