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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Savina gives Mullins a brace in Tramore

Sat 1st Jun 2019, 17:32

Savina and Patrick Mullins strike in TramoreSavina and Patrick Mullins strike in Tramore
© Photo Healy Racing

Willie Mullins brought up his Tramore double with Savina (7/4 favourite) who came home strongly by two and a quarter lengths under Patrick Mullins in the mares' bumper.

She had plenty on her plate as she came under pressure to try and hunt down the clear leader Positive Outlook in the final quarter of a mile.

The latter weakened approaching the final furlong, though and was soon grabbed by Savina.

She was driven out to account for Lets Go Again who came through for second at 14/1. Positive Outlook was a further three parts of a length away in third at 4/1.

Willie Mullins said: "She raced fairly green. There was a real good pace and that played to her advantage as she is from a lovely staying pedigree.

"Her pedigree and her stamina came to the fore and she galloped on to the end. I'd be looking forward to going over hurdles with her over a trip I think and she'll stay going now for the summer."

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy

About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.