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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

No Doubt as Dare scores over fences

Thu 1st Mar 2012, 15:26

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh in good form after the win of Dare To DoubtWillie Mullins and Ruby Walsh in good form after the win of Dare To Doubt
© Photo Healy Racing

Dare To Doubt got off the mark over fences at the third attempt when easily landing odds of 4/6 in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase (Mares).

Ruby Walsh gave the talented daughter of King’s Theatre – rated 141 over hurdles – a confident ride and bided his time until just before the last to strike the front.

The hot-pot came home on a tight rein as she easily dispatched market rival Mayo Mystique (11/4, from 7/2)) by an impressive four and a half lengths. Twin Plan (50/1) was a further 19 lengths back in third.

Winning trainer Willie Mullins said, “She’s entered in the Mares’ Hurdle at Cheltenham. I just put her in in case she didn’t win today for whatever reason. Quevega is a nice reserve to have!

“We’ll try to find a mares’ chase for her at Fairyhouse. She’s the same type of mare as Candy Girl as she doesn’t see out two and three quarter miles over fences. We’ll stick to a similar trip.”

Mullins also had some news of a high-profile trio of his Festival team. Hurricane Fly, Quevega and Boston Bob all went a mile and a half over hurdles in a workout at the Curragh this week.

“They all went well and Boston Bob’s jumping was immaculate. He looks a natural,” said Mullins, although he is no nearer making a decision on the Graham Wylie-owned gelding’s Festival target.

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.