Gordon Elliott’s Fil Dor made a winning switch back to the smaller obstacles when landing the 2023 Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park.
Ridden by Jordan Gainford, the grey had previously enjoyed a highly successful hurdling career as a four-year-old – finishing second in Grade One juvenile contests at Cheltenham and Punchestown.
A graduation to fences has not been unsuccessful, with the five-year-old a winner on debut and then third in the Racing Post Novice Chase, but he was well beaten by El Fabiolo in the Irish Arkle when last seen.
On his return to hurdles, Fil Dor was a 4-1 shot in a field of six and was in the company of stablemate Doctor Bravo and 4-7 favourite Sharjah turning for home.
The former horse faded after the final flight, leaving Fil Dor to put his head down and hold off Sharjah for a half-length success.
“He is a smart horse who had a little blip the last day over fences and it is great to see him come back and enjoy it,” said Gainford.
“You could scratch his last run as it wasn’t himself and he got into a lovely rhythm out there today.
“He jumped very well and when it came down to the battle, he saved plenty for it.”
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