The Troytown was a career-best, but you’d like to think he could have improved from that,” the Carrigtwohill, Co Cork trainer noted. “He has gone up the handicap, but he’s been fantastic for us and anything he does would be a bonus now. Owner JP McManus’ racing manager Frank Berry said: “He’s been lucky for us so far and he’s probably up a bit again in grade and it’s a good race. “Robert is really happy with him and he goes there in good form, whether he is good enough or not we wait and see. Betway ambassador Townend explained his decision by saying: “In such a stamina test I’ve gone for Captain Cody.

Source: The Herald January 21, 2026 18:21 UTC