Miss Manzor leads home one-two for Mullins in opener Miss Manzor resumed winning ways when making all in the opening two-mile hurdle at Fairyhouse. This Almanzor filly won twice in her native France before finishing seventh on Irish debut in a Grade 2 juvenile hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas. Paul Townend sent her straight to the front in the misty conditions and the pair outgunned stablemate Karia Des Blaises by two and a-quarter lengths on the run-in. The winner was backed down to 6/4 favourite while the runner-up went off at 7/2 under Danny Mullins. Paul Townend said: “She has a lovely attitude and she jumped brilliant, with the experience she had in France. “She stays really well and was a simple ride. “It's a tricky time of year with juveniles and I'm forever getting them wrong. I didn't think there was much between these two today, but I got the run of the race. “She'll progress away, where she ends up I don't know. “I used her experience and was able to keep it simple. She's quick through the air and has a willing attitude.” Paddy Power gave Miss Manzor a first show of 12/1 for the Boodles and introduced her at 33/1 for the Triumph Hurdle. Additional reporting by Gary Carson
