Vischio off the mark on Flat

Vischio stayed on best to land the spoils in the first division of the mile-and-five handicap at Gowran Park this evening.

Dick Donohoe's charge had disputed early before Scalor took up the running after a couple of furlongs.

Dylan Browne McMonagle produced his mount to claim the front-runner over two furlongs from home and the 11/2 shot galloped on strongly in the closing stages to post a two length win.

The winner was making his seasonal debut and had won twice over hurdles last season.

Donohoe said:- “That was a little bit unexpected as I thought she might need the run.

“We had a good time with her over hurdles last year and I thought she had a favourable mark on the Flat and she put that right today.

“She may have got a bit tired in the last furlong and hopefully she will improve from it. Dylan gave her a lovely ride and she’s tough once she gets on the front end.

“The plan is to mix it between Flat and hurdles. She might even try a chase later on in the year. She jumps for fun.”

(Quotes by Alan Magee)