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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Karl leads home 1-2 for Mullins

Sun 19th Aug 2018, 14:36

Karl Der Grosse and Ruby Walsh clear the lastKarl Der Grosse and Ruby Walsh clear the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Willie Mullins sent out a 1-2 in the opening Frank Gillane Memorial Maiden Hurdle at Tramore as Karl Der Grosse justified odds-on support in the hands of Ruby Walsh.

The French import, making her Irish debut after finishing third in a juvenile hurdle at Vichy 11 months ago, was well-backed on track from 8/11 into 8/15 and took control after the penultimate flight.

Ruby Walsh’s mount soon asserted and drew clear on the run-in to easily beat stable-companion Sweet Flight by four lengths. Silver Star was a further six lengths back in third.

Walsh said, "He had a run in France and had that bit of experience, he did it nicely. You can't beat experience and he had that advantage over the second horse.

"The ground is beautiful, I thought it would be quicker."

(DM & AM)

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.