Whopper gamble landed in bumper

From as big as 50/1 this morning Upsanddowns landed a proper gamble when decisively winning Kilbeggan’s bumper for trainer Ray Hackett and jockey Declan Queally.

The 9/2 shot had only been seen in a Cork bumper in January when 12th of 14. Today was a different story as he got on terms with Marley Exit with half a mile to run. With two furlongs to go Queally drove him clear as he scooted in by 13 lengths.

Ray Hackett said: “He was 50s this morning. The lads got a nice few quid on. He’s a good horse. We had him fairly straight today. It’s 230 days since his last run so he’ll come on a bit for it. We’ll look at Listowel and he could go for a winners’ bumper there.”

Marley Exit (4/1) was second and she was 13 lengths to the good over Beluckyagain the 6/4 favourite who was off the bridle from six furlongs out.

This was Ray Hackett’s second training success. Murtys Delight scored for him in Limerick on St Patrick’s Day.

Additional reporting by Gary Carson