Murtagh continues good run

The Coolmore Hurricane Run Stakes Listed Race was won by Aidan O'Brien's Westphalia with man inform Johnny Murtagh doing the steering for owners Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith and Mrs John Magnier.

Murtagh tracked leaders and improved to lead inside final furlong and won by a very comfortable 3 lengths.

Murtagh who is now in joint lead with Smullen for Jockeys Championship said afterwards, 'He's a very talented horse and he appreciated the step up in trip and the cut in the ground.'