‘He has so much class’
Haydock Racecourse, Merseyside
A PLUS TARD, last season’s Gold Cup runner-up, became the first Irish winner of the Betfair Chase on Saturday. He came home on the bridle and never out of second gear for Rachael Blackmore to beat Royale Pagaille by 22 lengths. Seldom will the jockey have an easier time winning a Grade One chase.
Although you could argue that the race fell apart behind him – with Imperial Aura falling at the 13th when going well,
