Kicking King's sister continues unbeaten run

Kicking King's half sister Whistle Dixie maintained her unbeaten record when impressively making the step up in class to win the concluding E85 Arkle Package On Easter Monday Mares (Pro/Am) Bumper for trainer Gordon Elliott at Fairyhouse today.

Already a winner of her point-to-point and maiden bumper, the daughter of Kayf Tara quickened well under David Mullins inside the final furlong for a five and a half lengths win over Honeys Joy

Afterwards Elliott stated "I think she's a nice mare and I'll have to chat to Eddie and Michael (O'Leary, of owners Gigginstown House Stud) but if it doesn't come up too quick she's definitely a mare for Punchestown or Aintree (bumpers)."

By Tom Weekes, quotes from Gary Carson