Willie Mullins’s Triumph Hurdle hero proved far too good for stablemates Tullyhill and Asian Master
Triumph Hurdle winner Majborough impressed with victory in his first race over fences in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners' Chase at Fairyhouse on Saturday. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA WireMajborough turned in a tremendous performance to take the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners’ Chase at Fairyhouse on Saturday.
That challenge was only a brief one, however, as the four-year-old Majborough and Mark Walsh fairly rocketed clear after the last to win by six and a half lengths as the easy-to-back even-money favourite.The top 25 women’s sporting moments of the year: 25-6 revealed with Mona McSharry, Rachael Blackmore and relay team featuringWalsh said: “He was very good. There were a few little novicey mistakes, but I wouldn’t mind that on his first run.
“He lobbed away in front, he wasn’t keen with me. He has gears and he’ll stay, so he’s one to look forward to.Frank Berry, racing manager to owner JP McManus, added: “He jumped well and Mark was happy with him. Townend said: “She jumped for fun but was doing plenty at times throughout the race, so when they got racing around me three out, I tried to go with them without fully committing.
Reflecting on Tullyhill in the first race, he said: “I thought it was a nice run, and it rode a good race.Inn At The Park made it three for Mullins in the Lacey’s Plumbing & Heating Supplies Maiden Hurdle, before Closutton stablemate Future Prospect looked well named in the bumper.
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