Galway Hurdle or Ascot beckon for O'Brien's Mr Percy after impressive win at the Curragh

In the other premier handicap action at the Curragh, the Michael Grassick-trained Gazelle D’or won the five furlong Sky Bet Handicap. 
Galway Hurdle or Ascot beckon for O'Brien's Mr Percy after impressive win at the Curragh

Trainer Joseph O'Brien described Mr Percy as a "smart horse". Pic: Healy Racing Photo

Ousted as favourite by Sixandahalf, the Joseph O’Brien-trained Mr Percy (2/1) availed of bottom-weight to land the Sky Bet Race To The Ebor (Premier) Handicap at the Curragh.

Ridden by 5lb claimer Wayne Hassett, the five-year-old was boxed-in along the inside early in the straight, but got a gap in sufficient time to challenge and master 25/1 shot Jabbar by a neck, with former Group 1 winner Helvic Dream in third.

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