Cold collects on hurdling debut

In From The Cold swooped on the run-in to make a winning start over jumps at Wexford, supplementing his win on the Flat just two days ago.

The Mick Mulvany-trained gelding had bounced back to winning ways in handicap company at Leopardstown on Saturday and showed a nice turn to foot to take this afternoon's opening maiden hurdle.

Sean Flanagan tracked the leaders on the 9/2 shot before asking him to take closer order going to the second last.

11/10 favourite Level Neverending had the advantage down to the last but he was chased down by In From The Cold in the closing stages as the smart Flat performer got up late on for a neck victory.

"I think a lot of this horse. He came out of the race on Saturday well and he is a good, tough horse,” said Mulvany.

“We are hoping that he will turn into a top novice. He is rated well into the 90s on the flat and has been running in Listed and Group races all year. We are hoping that he will keep improving.

“We will see what is available for him now and probably give him another race or two before Christmas, then we will give him a break and see where we are going.

“He handles most ground and won on good at Leopardstown on Saturday."

(Quotes by Donal Murphy)