Kinloch Brae Result: Quito Roques rivals

Quito de La Roque had impressed as a novice two seasons ago

Quito De La Roque bounced back to win a competitive renewal of the Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles...

Colm Murphy's charge looked a top-class prospect two seasons ago but after beating Sizing Europe over three miles at Down Royal in November 2011 he had failed to win since.

Gigginstown-owned Roi Du Mee, who was sent off as favourite, gave him something resembling a race, but he could never get on terms and had to settle for second, while Joncol stayed on for third.

Days Hotel made a mistake three out which put paid to his chance just as he looked to have been improving.

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