Ashroe Diamond sparkles in Wexford

Willie Mullins' Ashroe Diamond put in a striking performance on debut to land the mares' bumper in Wexford.

This strong-travelling filly loomed large on the shoulder of the leaders coming to the final quarter of a mile.

She swept to the front under a motionless Patrick Mullins turning for home and ran right away from the field in the final 150 yards. Whispering Pines was half a length further away in third at 3/1 from 9/2.

The newcomer went off 10/11 favourite and beat runner-up Banntown Girl (8/1 from 28s in the morning) by 14 lengths.

Jockey Mullins said: "That was very impressive and that's what she has been showing us at home. I couldn't pull her up.

"I think these Walk In The Park's are going to be quite good. Jackie bred her and unfortunately we lost the dam last autumn. Take Tea and this one have both won since. It's a fabulous pedigree.

"She has got plenty of gears and could go on the flat if we wanted. It's great to know that she handles soft ground as well. I'd imagine we will be trying to get some black type with her sooner rather than later."

Additional reporting by Donal Murphy