Patrick Mullins rode his tenth winner over flights when making most on Florida Pal in the Slievenamon Maiden Hurdle. The three time bumper placed 5/1 shot went clear from two out to easily dispense with Clarkey by ten lengths.

Willie said of this fellow, by Florida Son, as was the great Florida Pearl: "He'll be a lovely novice chaser and he'll go at that game, maybe even as early as the beginning of next season. He seemed to like the drier ground. Patrick and a few of his pals from college make up the winning owners - the Stonebroke Club Partnership." (EM)