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Michael Graham
Aramon routs Grade One field
Aramon, left, leads Sancta Simona over the last
© Photo Healy Racing
Aramon delivered a devastating performance to take the Grade One Future Champions Novice Hurdle by 10 lengths.
The five-year-old Monsun gelding came from last of the six runners to pick off stablemate Sancta Simona at the last in this two-mile contest.
He powered away in the final 150 yards for a wide-margin victory at 6/1.
Sancta Simona had no answers in second at 5/2.
“It was a pleasant surprise that he did it in that manner,” Willie Mullins said.
“When Sancta Simona took the lead turning for home I thought the race was over.
“I could see Ruby coming through but I didn't think he had that much in the tank. It was unbelievable what he pulled out.
“He obviously likes this ground, it's nice and lively out there.
“Supreme Racing look like they've found a real good horse which is good for them. There are a good crew of them here.
“He has to go down the Grade 1 route now. That looks like his trip, on that ground, and it's nice to win a Grade 1 race for Supreme Racing here.”
Ruby Walsh added: "The horse did it well. I didn't honestly think on form he could win, I couldn't see how he could beat Triplicate
"You were riding him to run well and rob as much money as you can! It's great for the owners, a big team, and they get a great kick out of it.
"He jumped really well and they went a really good gallop, it suited him and he quickened really well from the back of the second last.
He is getting better and it was a good performance."
Paddy Power cut Aramon from 33/1 to 14/1 for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle.
Additional reporting by Gary Carson