Impaire Et Passe lands Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick

Impaire Et Passe took a significant step in his early career over fences with a fine win in the Guinness 00 Faugheen Novice Chase at Limerick.

Ridden by Daryl Jacob for trainer Willie Mullins and owners Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, the six-year-old – three times a top-level winner over hurdles – was the 8-13 favourite for the Grade One contest, having won his chasing debut by 12 lengths at Fairyhouse in November.

Among a field of seven he was ridden patiently and always looked settled, making good progress throughout before laying down a challenge in the closing stages and sealing the victory with a good jump at the last.

The winning margin was four lengths on the line, with the Joseph O'Brien-trained Jordans the runner-up.

Impaire Et Passe wins the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase for Willie Mullins in Limerick.
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