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- Miss Manzor leads home one-two for Mullins in opener
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Miss Manzor leads home one-two for Mullins in opener
Miss Manzor at the head of affairs under Paul Townend
© Photo Healy Racing
Miss Manzor resumed winning ways when making all in the opening two-mile hurdle at Fairyhouse.
This Almanzor filly won twice in her native France before finishing seventh on Irish debut in a Grade 2 juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas.
Paul Townend sent her straight to the front in the misty conditions and the pair outgunned stablemate Karia Des Blaises by two and a-quarter lengths on the run-in.
The winner was backed down to 6/4 favourite while the runner-up went off at 7/2 under Danny Mullins.
Paul Townend said: “She has a lovely attitude and she jumped brilliant, with the experience she had in France.
“She stays really well and was a simple ride.
“It's a tricky time of year with juveniles and I'm forever getting them wrong. I didn't think there was much between these two today, but I got the run of the race.
“She'll progress away, where she ends up I don't know.
“I used her experience and was able to keep it simple. She's quick through the air and has a willing attitude.”
Paddy Power gave Miss Manzor a first show of 12/1 for the Boodles and introduced her at 33/1 for the Triumph Hurdle.
Additional reporting by Gary Carson