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Donal Murphy
Market tells a tale as Jeaniemacaroney makes the breakthrough
Jeaniemacaroney (nearest) chases Caman Eileen
© Photo Healy Racing
Jeaniemacaroney and Caman Eileen both went opposite ways in the market for the Frenchpark Maiden Hurdle, with the well-backed former eventually coming out on top.
Placed four-times from her previous six starts over flights, the Joseph O'Brien-trained victor went from 5/2 into 6/4 favouritism close to the off, while Caman Eileen drifted markedly from 13/8 to 16/5.
Always prominent under Mark Walsh, the market leader didn't jump with much fluency but ultimately outstayed Caman Eileen away from the last, with two-and-a-quarter lengths between them at the line.
The Willie Mullins-trained runner-up was 13-lengths clear of Pahlavi (11/4) in third.
"She's been very consistent without winning and it was nice that she got her turn," Frank Berry, racing manager to winning owner JP McManus, commented.
"I thought she was in a bit of trouble turning in but Mark said she put down her head and battled well today.
"The three hurdles in the straight was a help to her, I'd say.
"She'll tip away for the summer and mix it between Flat and jumps. She's due one on the Flat as well but it was nice to get it this evening."
Additional reporting by Gary Carson