RACING
Meyler fulfilled the ambition of a lifetime — for both himself and for Emmet Mullins
When Feronily hit the winning line, he was almost two lengths clear of Appreciate It. A first Grade 1 win for the rider in his best season
Meyler riding Feronily clear the last to win The Dooley Insurance Group Champion Novice Chase at Punchestown
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Donagh Meyler kicked Feronily on and got him settled in front. That was the plan. Use his horse’s stamina. In contrast to some of his rivals, there was no question about Feronily’s ability to stay three miles. A truly-run race would play to his strengths and would ensure that, in order to win the race, you would have to truly stay the trip.
The rider didn’t panic when Journey With Me moved up on his outside as they raced down the side of the track first time; he just kept his horse in his rhythm, measured up his fences. Then, as they raced up past the stands with a circuit to run, he allowed Feronily to move up level with his opponent and into the
