Uaintseenothingyet and Barry Geraghty © Photo Healy Racing
< Uaintseenothingyet was Barry Geraghty's only ride of the day at Fairyhouse and got the job done in the Next Racing At Fairyhouse Saturday January 30th Maiden Hurdle.
Geraghty had Eddie Harty's 3-1 shot prominent throughout but was pressed by Willie Mullins' French import Burgas two out.
Uaintseenothingyet quickened better approaching the last, though, and Geraghty kept him going to score by two and a half lengths from Space Cadet
Much of the gloss from the Online Discounts @ fairyhouse.ie Mares Maiden Hurdle was lost with the withdrawal of another of Mullins' French recruits Asthuria, but that shouldn't detract from the performance of Side Saddle
Banishing a poor Punchestown bumper run to the memory, Sandra Hughes' 5-1 chance made every post a winning one in the hands of Jonathan Burke to beat Jodies Miss by a length and three-quarters.< Altiepix made it second-time lucky over the larger obstacles in the Book Your Easter Festival Tickets Today Beginners Chase.
The 8-11 favourite jumped to the front two out and put himself right to get over the last safely before holding off the rallying Thekingofconnemara by a length and a half.< Sunsetstorise (8-1) went into the Bobbyjo Bistro Great Food Great Deals Handicap Chase as a 21-race maiden under Rules but he broke through in no uncertain terms, beating Hurricane Ivan by 18 lengths.< Cerca Trova (8-1) was initially only first reserve for the Sponsor A Race At Fairyhouse Call 018256167 Handicap Hurdle, but got into the race and came from fourth at the final flight to prevail in a thrilling three-way finish.< Shannak handled a step up in distance and a 10lb rise to supplement his recent course victory in the Your Clubs Fundraiser At Fairyhouse, Enquire Today Handicap Hurdle as the 5-4 market leader, while Goaheadmakemyday took the Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Flat Race.
