No Snag for backers of the shortie

The market proved entirely trustworthy for the concluding Join Gowran Park Golf Club (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race as Willie Mullins brought up a double with Snag List (3s on).

Patrick Mullins sported the colours of Ballylinch Stud manager John O'Connor, aboard the well-related Shantou newcomer, and the one that was expected to challenge her most was 7/1 second favourite Faraway Mountain

That Gordon Elliott first-timer did his damnedest to get the Closutton runner off the bridle (adding to their gains earlier with Daisy's Gift , but he couldn't.

Snag List defeated Faraway Mountain by an un-extended two lengths, with thirteen lengths back to Lion's Choice in third.

Patrick Mullins disclosed: "That's what she has been showing us at home. Her sister, Shake The Tree, also worked well, but didn't do it on the track, and that was the worry beforehand. I didn't want to get there too soon.

"She is only small and I don't know if she will handle heavy ground but I'd say she will win plenty of races."

(AM & EM)