Listed Success For Son Of Walk In The Park

Better Times Ahead (8g Walk In The Park - Byerley Babe, by Beneficial) picked up the first black-type win of his career with a gritty success in the Listed staying chase at Fairyhouse on Sunday.

The Robert Tyner-trained eight-year-old was landing his second win over fences and fourth victory under rules overall.

Ridden by Mark Walsh, the son of Walk In The Park was settled in midfield before staying on from two fences out. The Noreen McManus homebred rallied bravely to strike by a neck from fellow Walk In The Park gelding Will Do.

Tyner said: "Jumping the last I was confident, but the other horse must have been idle because when he got to him, he picked up again.

“It was close when they got to the line. It was great to get a pot like that with him because he’s been a bit fragile.

“Ger Kelly has a good bit of work done with him over the years. Touch wood he’s in good order this year and we’ve had no problems with him.

“He was hampered at the third-last, the horse fell in front of him, and he was shuffled back a small bit. There was a good strong gallop all the way and it helped.”