Evidence cruises to maiden hurdle win

The Gordon Elliott-trained Burn The Evidence cruised to victory in the second division of the mares maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse.

Free-runner Gjoumi went clear early on in the two-miler but folded tamely when tackled by the even-money favourite three from home.

Davy Russell let his mount ease clear going to the second last and she sauntered to success thereafter, producing a fine leap at the last before posting a 21 length win.

The winner was following up on a bumper success at Ayr last month. It was a double on the card for Elliott and Russell following the earlier win of Gevrey

Bloodstock agent Aidan ‘Mouse’ O’Ryan said afterwards:- “I own her along with Faye Morris. She picked up a Fillies Bonus for winning a bumper at Ayr last month and another five grand bonus today.

“We’ll try and pick up another Bonus race with her and the plan is to go for a Mares’ Stakes race at Nashville in May.

Davy Russell added:- “She’s just coming to herself now and is strengthening up. We went quick and I didn’t want to give the leader too much rope.

“She jumped well and I’d imagine she could go further.”

(Quotes by Alan Magee)