Fugi takes a 3rd bumper

Fugi Mountain defied the burden of twelve stone three to go a step better than his half-brother, Blackstairmountain, by landing a third bumper, taking the concluding Helena Sheahan Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race at Listowel.

Once Patrick Mullins asked the 2/5 chance to go and get the better of Its'afreebee and Walkers Point from over a furlong out, he always looked like he'd accomplish the task, which he did in the end by three lengths and two and three parts of a length.

Willie Mullins trains Fugi Mountain and he said: "I'll finish up with him now as he has his job done and I'm in no rush with him. I'll keep his novice (hurdle) status until next spring.

"He has an engine but won't run on heavy ground."

Patrick Mullins was keen to acknowledge a member of the team at Closutton saying: "A lot of credit for the win goes to Kym Bridgett who does a lot of work with him - he's not the easiest at home."

(TW & EM)