Feronily opens account with ease

Feronily landed the odds with the minimum of fuss in the opening maiden hurdle at Limerick this afternoon.

The Emmet Mullins-trained gelding went to post a 1/6 shot in the two-mile-three contest as he dropped in class following a fine fourth placed effort in Grade 2 company at Kelso earlier in the month.

Donagh Meyler had his mount disputing throughout and he eased into the lead going to the second last.

The Getaway gelding was asked to stretch clear from the final flight and soon settled matters, going on to record a six-and-a-half length success under 'hands and heels' from 40/1 shot Linden Arden

“We have lowered our sights with him and finally got a win under our belts,” said Mullins.

“Next year should be a nice year to look forward to as he has a lot of potential and he will probably go over fences next season.

"He is a six years of age and there was no point waiting until next year to stay novice hurdling. There's only so long that horses are at the peak of their powers and hopefully he can progress into being a nice novice chaser.

"He had two good runs at Leopardstown when the ground wasn't in his favour and he is better on soft ground. We'll find a novice hurdle at Punchestown next and then he'll go to the field for the summer."

(Quotes by Tom Weekes)