Hodd's Girl surprises on first run for McGuinness

Hodd's Girl (16/1) registered a fourth career win today, scoring on her first run for trainer Ado McGuinness when easily landing the Inns Of Court At Tally-Ho Handicap at Naas.

Ridden by 7lb claimer Adam Caffrey, the daughter of Zebedee quickened clear of her rivals in the final furlong and easily beat runner-up Tammany Hall by five lengths.

McGuinness later said “I have her about seven or eight weeks. She worked with Praying Mantis which won in Gowran a few weeks ago and while she (Hodd's Girl) surprised me when she won, obviously the work she did wasn’t too bad because the two of them were fairly neck and neck.

“She’s been to the beach a few times and obviously the change of scenery and different way of training has helped.

“She’s entered at Bellewstown on Wednesday. She’s well down the ballot but hopefully they will divide and she can get a run. It’s over seven (furlongs) but the way she won there that should suit.

“The draw here is a complete head scratcher and the near side is the place to be today.”

Quotes from Alan Magee