Fullback hits bookies at Thurles Faltering Fullback landed a nice touch when opening his account in the two miles Urlingford Maiden Hurdle at Thurles this afternoon. Supported from 14/1 down to half those odds, the Eric McNamara-trained gelding asserted at the final flight under Paddy Flood to beat long-time leader and favourite Got Attitude by five lengths. ?He?s a very weak horse but has improved an awful lot at home,? said the Co. Limerick trainer of the gelding, who showed some promise in two hurdle outings in December. ?He needs an extra half mile to be seen at his best, and will not run again for about six weeks when he?ll go for either a winners race or a handicap. He?s a very decent horse,? added McNamara. ecent horse,´ added McNamara.
