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Donal Murphy

Donal Murphy

Mount Frisco another to make all at Limerick

Tue 30th Jan 2024, 16:23

Mount Frisco and Philip Donovan pictured on their way to victoryMount Frisco and Philip Donovan pictured on their way to victory
© Photo Healy Racing

Mount Frisco (5/2f) was a third winner to make all this afternoon, as he justified favouritism in the Limerick Novice Handicap Hurdle.

Successful over fences at Tramore on New Year's Day, the John Ryan-trained five-year-old since finished third to Falco Blitz at Thurles.

Returning to flights this afternoon, the Kalanisi bay jumped well in the main under Philip Donovan. Pressed before the second last, he went on again before the final flight and came home three-lengths to the good.

The Gavin Cromwell-trained In The Trenches (15/2) filled the runner-up spot under Conor Stone Walsh, while Jay Pee M was another six-lengths back in third.

"He's a fair one, he's a decent horse. He loves the heavy ground. He'll win good chases and is probably in Lucid Dreams’ class," Ryan commented.

On his Dublin Racing Festival hope Lucid Dreams, Ryan added: "We haven't decided which race he will run in yet but he's in great form."

STEWARDS REPORT

Sam Ewing, rider of Jay Pee M, trained by Daniel William O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

About Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.