Smullen works wonders on Tylery Pat Smullen got the best out of Tylery Wonder as Willie McCreery's charge popped up at odds of 16/1 in the Joe McGrath Handicap at the Curragh. Tylery Wonder went a couple of places better than when third in this sprint in 2013, to again consign last year's runner-up, Captain Cullen, to the silver medal position. Smullen brought the front-running Tylery Wonder over to the rail from his box one draw at halfway, and he ultimately held Captain Cullen, and the unlucky in running In Salutem, by half a length and the same. Tylery Wonder's stable companion Ostantia faded to finish tenth. "He got a break after the last day. The lads (Tylery Road Syndicate) took him home to Laois and threw him out in a field with cattle for a week," said McCreery. "That draw suits him as he likes to race on his own. He doesn't even work with other horses at home." The Stewards requested a report from W. McCreery, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Tylery Wonder, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that a combination of today's draw and a more positive ride may have brought about todays improved performance. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report. (AM & EM)
