Sinbad strikes in Gowran opener Sinbad Le Marin got on top late on after a cracking finish to the opening Sea Moon & Jukebox Jury at Burgage Stud Maiden Hurdle at Gowran Park this afternoon. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding had disappointed when sent off favourite on his most recent outing at Naas late last month but left that run well behind. Paul Townend produced the 9/2 shot to tackle front-runner Mighty Mo Missouri going to the final flight and the pair settled down to battle it out on the run-in. Sinbad Le Marin just found a bit more in the closing stages to record a half length success. The front pair pulled 16 lengths clear of Enjoy The Dream in third. Assistant trainer David Casey said afterwards:- "The more experience he is getting, the better he is getting and I'd say it was a competitive race he ran in the last day. He is improving with racing and is learning his trade. "We'll see about the Fred Winter and hopefully he can win a handicap somewhere. He can always go back on the flat and will be a grand dual purpose horse." (Quotes by Tom Weekes)
