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Donal Murphy
Robinstown benefits from enterprising Millar ride
Robinstown and Carl Millar pictured on their way to victory
© Photo Healy Racing
Robinstown (8/1) benefitted from an enterprising Carl Millar ride in the opening Limerick Racecourse Claiming Hurdle.
Last successful at Clonmel in October of 2022, the Cian Collins-trained nine-year-old was sent straight to the front by Millar and increased his advantage from the fifth flight.
The son of Stowaway had all his rivals in trouble after three out and he kept up the gallop all the way to the line, coming home 25-lengths to the good in the colours of the One For No Reason Syndicate.
Previously trained by Henry de Bromhead, Decimation (7/1) finished second on his debut for Eric McNamara, while Optional Mix (4/1) was a further 18-lengths away in third.
Available at 3/1 in early shows, Ballyadam Destiny was returned the 10/11 favourite and he finished a disappointing fifth under the returning Denis Hogan.
"He lost his way and doesn't seem to enjoy jumping fences as much, so the hurdles probably suited him today," Collins said.
"He got his own way in front and it all worked out great. It was a brilliant ride by Carl. He's very underused and hopefully he'll get a few more rides now. He's well worth the 7lb.
"Hopefully he can win a few more although it might not be for me as he could get claimed."
STEWARDS REPORTS
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ballyadam Destiny (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
No claims were made after the race.
D.G. Hogan, rider of Ballyadam Destiny (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got in tight at a hurdle down the back and found nothing thereafter.
Additional reporting by Alan Magee