Racing

Impaire Et Passe and Willie Mullins prevail in narrow Aintree Hurdle after stewards inquiry

Henry De Bromhead’s Bob Olinger was beaten by just a nose while Langer Dan was a short head back in third

Paul Townend riding Impaire Et Passe (right) wins Aintree Hurdle from Harry Skelton riding Langer Dan (middle) and Rachael Blackmore riding Bob Olinger (left). Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Paul Townend riding Impaire Et Passe (right) wins Aintree Hurdle from Harry Skelton riding Langer Dan (middle) and Rachael Blackmore riding Bob Olinger (left). Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images
Brian O'Connor
Thu Apr 11 2024 - 18:00

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column