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Maya springs shock in style

Mon 9th May 2011, 20:22

Maya Quest destroyed his rivals to spring a 25/1 shock in the bumper at Roscommon.

It was a fine training performance by Michael Fitzsimmon with his charge returning from a 500-day absence.

He showed no signs of ring rust as he kicked for home over two furlongs out under Jamie Codd.

The gelding kept up a relentless gallop to beat a decent looking field, easing down close home for a five-and-a-half length verdict over Cairdin

It was a first success for Mayo owner Richard Barrett, who also bred the horse.

"To be honest I was expecting him to win as he won a schooling bumper at Navan recently," revealed Fitzsimmons.

"He's had a little bit of leg trouble. We'll keep him on the go now and send him over hurdles."

1st
25/1
Tote €50.50 €9.00
2nd
5.5L
9/2
€2.90
3rd
1.25L
33/1
€12.00
4th
3.5L
8/1
bf
1L
7/2Fav