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Donal Murphy

Donal Murphy

Camlann swoops late under Mullins for Hanlon

Mon 30th Apr 2018, 19:31

Camlann and Danny Mullins pictured on their way to victoryCamlann and Danny Mullins pictured on their way to victory
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Camlann sprang a 16/1 surprise in the Racing Again Friday 11th May Beginners Chase, scoring under Danny Mullins for John 'Shark' Hanlon.

A four time winner over flights, the seven-year-old son of Cape Cross was making his debut over fences this evening, returning to action for the first time since October.

Market rivals Gangster and Kagney took each other on in front, with Mullins settling Camlann in a distant third.

He looked a spent force in a moderate fifth from three out, however he really got going when ridden before the last, sweeping through to lead on the run-in, going on to score by two and a half lengths.

The front-running Kagney (3/1) couldn't fend off the winner when challenged, and he had to settle for second under Sean Flanagan for Noel Meade. Inis Meain (14/1) completed the placings another seven lengths back in third under Denis Hogan, while the 5/4 favourite Gangster faded tamely from before the last, eventually finishing a disappointing fifth.

Hanlon, who lasted tasted success on the track with Rare Legend in November, said afterwards: "They cut each other's throats in front and Danny sat to get him home.

"He said going down the back they were gone a million. He's a 126 horse over hurdles and is very consistent. He jumped brilliantly and he looks a novice chaser for the summer.

"I wanted that winner as we’ve had a horrible run. We've had point-to-point winners but nothing on the track for a good while."

Additional reporting by Alan Magee

About Donal Murphy
Donal graduated from Maynooth University in 2010 with a BBS in Equine Business and since attained a diploma in Sports Journalism from Dublin Business School. He holds a variety of roles in the horse racing industry, reporting for the Press Association and p2p.ie, while also working for SIS and the Tote. From Wexford, he is a keen runner and has completed over 100 parkruns at various locations around the country.