Mandasini rewards early bird punters Mandasini, supported at fancy prices this morning, landed some nice bets when taking the Templemore Mares Maiden Hurdle under Andrew Lynch at Thurles. Available as big as 33/1 on early tissue prices, the Vincent Halley-trained mare was sent off at just 12/1. Lynch sent her past Myblueeyedgirl away from the penultimate flight and, with 2/1 favourite Silver Sally making a mistake when challenging at the last, kept on well on the run-in. Owned by Carlow lady Irene Buenting, the daughter of Dr Massini had a length to spare over the ‘jolly’ at the line with Dark Victory staying on nicely a further three lengths away in third. Co. Waterford handler Halley said, “I have mainly point-to-pointers but have a couple for the track. "She showed plenty first-time out but kept coming into season. She got away with the ground and nice ground is ideal for her. Andrew (Lynch) said she has plenty of scope and could go chasing at some stage." (TW & AM)
