Ghalanta gets it right

An Ghalanta gained an overdue and deserved success in the opening McGrath Oil Maiden at Tipperary.

Jim Bolger 's filly has filled the runner-up spot on four occasions this season but made no mistake this time as she broke her duck in good style.

Kevin Manning soon had his mount at the head of affairs in the centre as the field raced in two groups.

The daughter of Holy Roman Emperor kept on strongly when asked for an effort over a furlong from home.

The even-money favourite posted a three-and-a-half length winning margin over 33/1 shot Hexagonal

"We're delighted with her and she deserved the win," said Bolger's travelling head lad Ger Flynn afterwards.

"I was on to the boss there and he said that he'll try and find a stakes race for her - she's well up to competing in those races.

"She showed plenty of early pace today."