Ruby Walsh made things look a lot easier than they actually were when steering the John Berry trained Savello (1/1f) to win the opening Casey Concrete Gorey Maiden Hurdle at Wexford today.

Savello had a history of pulling very hard in his previous outings but Walsh managed to anchor the gelding behind the leaders. Walsh then produced the son of Anshan with perfect timing to hit the front before the final flight, eventually staying on well for a two and a half lengths win over Changing Times

Afterwards Berry said “I thought the ground was gone for him as he is a good ground merchant. He’s a good horse, will make a good chaser in time but is only five and I don’t know whether to keep him on the go now or let him off until Christmas.”