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John O'Riordan

John O'Riordan

1-2-3 for Willie Mullins in Fairyhouse finale

Sun 17th Apr 2022, 17:44

Willie Mullins had first three home in Fairyhouse bumper Willie Mullins had first three home in Fairyhouse bumper
© Photo Healy Racing

Icare Desbois led home a Willie Mullins 1-2-3 in the Tattersalls Ireland George Mernagh Memorial Sales Bumper at Fairyhouse.

It all got a bit tight at one stage with plenty of scrimmaging among the runners but Jody Townend brought her horse with a strong run down the outside to quicken away from the opposition.

Stablemate Lecky Watson kept on strongly to take second place under Patrick Mullins, while the third stable representative Dr Eggman was just behind under Pat Taaffe.

Willie Mullins, “All four ran well and they all look nice racehorses.

“The first two were the best two at home and the second was a bit unlucky in running.

“Jody has a great record. She keeps it simple and doesn’t interfere with the horse. She lets them gallop and they go.

"When the first few got beaten in Cork earlier I thought it's going to be one of those days but it's turned out a very good day.”

About John O'Riordan
John has worked for the Press Association since 2022. He also writes a weekly column for The Irish Field and is a regular contributor to the Irish Racing Yearbook. He has previously written for the Racing Post, Irish Examiner and Irish Daily Mirror. He has been involved in racing for over three decades; having experience as a syndicate member, sole owner and breeder.