Silver Service and Gary Carroll © Photo Healy Racing
Mick Mulvany struck again in the first nursery of the year when Silver Service lunged late to grab the spoils at the Curragh this afternoon.
Mulvany had claimed the prize in both 2011 and 2012 and was again on the mark with the 7/2 shot.
Gary Carroll held his mount up before producing her to challenge inside the final furlong in the six-furlong contest.
The daughter of Tough As Nails got on top close home to secure a half length win over 7/4 favourite Urban Light
The winner had been placed in her four previous outings in maiden company, all over five furlongs.
“We're delighted with her that she won it. The last couple of times they've been telling me that she wanted six,” said Mulvany.
“It's the first nursery of the year and we kind of have a habit of winning it, we won it a couple of times before, so the handicapper will be getting on to me.
“She'll probably got to Galway on the Saturday for the nursery over seven. It's a handy seven there and it's not as tough as somewhere else. We'll try that and see how we get on.
“She's a good hardy filly, very much like her sire a good hardy type. She's a very quiet individual and it's great to have her.
“The Tough As Nails progeny handle all types of ground but I actually think she is better with a bit of cut in the ground. All of them seem to be able to handle good ground. He was by Dark Angel and they can handle most ground.”
