Double for Ruby Walsh © Photo Healy Racing
Ruby Walsh gave Daisy’s Gift a typically well judged ride to claim the spoils in the Kerlogue Mares Beginners Chase at Wexford.
Even-money favourite Slowmotion crashed out at the first fence in the two-mile contest. Monbeg Rose and Keppols Queen fought it out on the last circuit but Walsh bided his time on Daisy’s Gift.
He produced the Willie Mullins-trained mare to lead two out, from Keppols Queen. She kept on well in the closing stages to record a five-and-a-half victory and give the pair a double on the card.
The 8/1 winner had disappointed on two previous chase outings but ran well last time out over hurdles when chasing home stable-mate Airlie Beach at Gowran Park.
"She has very good form in the book over hurdles. She fell at Kilbeggan on her first run over fences and got a fright,” said Walsh.
“She didn't jump well at Galway, she was very, very careful. So it was back to the drawing board a bit with her then.
“She then had a run at Gowran and was second to Airlie Beach. She had a lot of schooling done since.
“It was a strong gallop today, and it turned into a test of stamina and that suited her. After falling on her first run, and jumping so badly on her second run, our priority was to get around today.
“I don't know where she'll go now."
(Quotes by Donal Murphy)
