Hyde mare makes experience count at Listowel

Mind Your Money reverted to maiden company to run out an impressive winner of the Nora Canty Mares Maiden Hurdle at Listowel.

Having her first start for trainer Timmy Hyde, the six-year-old jumped well just behind the leaders, before taking up the running approaching the final flight. A smart leap sealed the race and she quickened up nicely under Harry Swan.

A former bumper winner, having her seventh start over flights, she was able to put that experience to good use against some lesser exposed rivals.

Odds on favourite Nos Na Gaoithe didn't jump particularly well but still held every chance early in the straight. However, a poor jump at the last sealed her fate and she eventually weakened into third.

Winning rider Harry Swan said; "I didn't think she'd handle the ground, I won a bumper on her on good ground but she quickened away from the last and won well.

"She is a lovely mare and is in foal to Walk In The Park. Timmy had her spot on today and it was a brilliant training performance."

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes.