Florida Pearl was outbattled in his comeback in the James Nicholson Wine Merchant Champion Chase at Down Royal this afternoon.
Willie Mullins` star, sent off 4 to 5 favourite, could find no extra from the second last as Foxchapel King fought off all challengers for a determined front-running success.
Paul Carberry appeared to be cruising on Florida Pearl turning into the straight but he soon came under pressure when asked for an effort approaching the second last and couldn`t get past the gutsy Foxchapel King and jockey David Casey.
Ireland`s top-rated chaser eventually lost second place to 40-1 outsider Wicked Crack close home.
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