Abolitionist and Rachael Blackmore shine in Leinster National at Naas

The ultra-consistent Abolitionist enjoyed his day in the sun with victory in the Download The Ladbrokes Exchange App Leinster National at Naas.Formerly trained by Shark Hanlon before joining Ellmarie Holden prior to the start of this season, the nine-year-old was narrowly beaten on his first start for new connections at Wexford before finding only Empire Of Dirt too strong in the Troytown Chase at Navan the following month.Having enjoyed a winter break since, Abolitionist was a 12-1 shot for this three-mile contest and benefited form a fine ride by leading conditional Rachael Blackmore.Always travelling well in the middle of the pack, the son of Flemensfirth was steadily eased towards the front end and cruised to the front rounding the home turn.Folsom Blue emerged as a threat, but with the rail to help, Abolitionist found plenty for pressure.Sumos Novios was third, with leading Grand National contender Ucello Conti fourth.