El Fabiolo takes the Arkle for Mullins and Townend
MICHAEL O’SULLIVAN PRODUCED an ice-cool ride aboard Marine Nationale to register a famous victory for trainer Barry Connell in the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle opener at the Cheltenham Festival.
The young Cork man pounced late to secure the Royal Bond earlier in the season and followed a similar script here, riding the unbeaten six-year-old with ultimate confidence.Tom Maher / INPHO Barry Connell celebrates winning with Marine Nationale. Tom Maher / INPHO / INPHO It was also a huge moment in the fledgling training career of Kildare owner-trainer Connell, whose colours have been seen in the Cheltenham winner’s enclosure before but for the first time with the former amateur rider’s name on the training licence.
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