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Alan Magee

Alan Magee

Mullins whitewash as Out scoots in

Thu 30th Apr 2015, 19:51

Whiteout leads the grey Uranna and Lyrical Theatre at the lastWhiteout leads the grey Uranna and Lyrical Theatre at the last
© Photo Healy Racing

Willie Mullins saddled a 1-2-3 in the Orchid Transport Mares Novice Hurdle at Punchestown but not in the order that most expected as 8/1 shot Whiteout eclipsed better fancied stable-companions.

Paul Townend produced the David Lawlor-owned four-year-old to strike the front at the final flight, and she was driven out to score by a length.

The Ruby Walsh ridden Uranna held every chance in second, while the well-backed 2/1 favourite Lyrical Theatre could find no extra from before the last under Patrick Mullins to finish another three and a quarter lengths adrift in third.

Mullins said, "Pierre Boulard bought her out of a claimer in France for me and it's great that he's here today to see her win.

"They don't all have to be big money horses, she was a very modest price. She has been surprising me.

"We were hoping she'd win races but didn't think she'd be coming to Punchestown and it's a pleasant surprise.

"She looks half decent and will hopefully keep improving."

(GC & AM)

About Alan Magee
Alan has worked in the racing industry for well over 30 years including with the Sporting Life, Turform and Irish Racing Services. He took up his current role as Irish Racing Team Leader with the Press Association in 2013. He has a keen interest in most sports and plays golf.