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McManus' Mentor causes 16/1 upset

Mon 3rd Aug 2015, 17:29

Mentor and Mark Walsh Mentor and Mark Walsh
© Photo Healy Racing

The Aidan O'Brien trained and J.P. McManus owned Mentor sprang a 16/1 surprise in the Mallow Hospital Maiden Hurdle at Cork today, winning for jockey Mark Walsh.

McManus' retained rider Barry Geraghty had, seemingly, sided with 5/4 favourite Roconga over Mentor but the 'jolly' failed to fire, finishing fourth. Mentor raced prominently throughout and in the end proved three and a half lengths too strong for Catalunian Fields.

Neither O'Brien or McManus' racing manager Frank Berry were present for the win.

By Tom Weekes

1st
16/1
Tote €14.60 €3.50
2nd
3.5L
3/1
€1.10
3rd
8L
50/1
€6.30
4th
0.5L
5/4Fav