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No stopping the Cromwell horses

Wed 24th Mar 2021, 14:09

Derrylinda and Joey Dunne
© Photo Healy Racing

The Ormond (Mares) Point-To-Point INH Flat Race was won in impressive style by the 5/2 favourite Derrylinda

Given a very patient steer by Joey Dunne, the Soldier Of Fortune 4-year-old led travelling well over a furlong out and cleared away to defeat Somewhat Cloudy (10/3) by 11 lengths.

The winning rider had won a similar event at Wexford last weekend on Eyre Square for trainer Gavin Cromwell whose horses are flying after his two high-profile successes at Cheltenham.

Today's winner is a half-sister to Grade 3-winning hurdler and Thyestes Chase runner-up Run Wild Fred.

"She is a very nice mare and she works very well and will be a nice mare going forward.

"She is only four but has done a lot of jumping at home and will be very nice next year.

"That's my fourth win and I'm with Gavin (Cromwell)."

Quotes from Thomas Weekes

Ormond (Mares) P-To-P INH Flat Race €8,000.00 2m 2f

1st

Derrylinda (IRE)

5/2Fav

Tote €3.80 €1.60

2nd

11L

Somewhat Cloudy (IRE)

10/3

€1.60

3rd

1.25L

Optional Mix (IRE)

33/1

€8.70

4th

hd

Fist Pumping Time (IRE)

8/1

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