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Gary Carson

Gary Carson

Mouchoir makes winning hurdling debut

Thu 26th Nov 2015, 14:15

Petit Mouchoir and Bryan CooperPetit Mouchoir and Bryan Cooper
© Photo Healy Racing

Petit Mouchoir opened his account over timber with ease as he claimed the Cahir Maiden Hurdle at Thurles.

Willie Mullins completed a double on the card as the Gigginstown gelding cantered to a three-length victory at odds of 1/5.

Bryan Cooper tracked the leaders before letting his mount stride on with a circuit to run.

The French-bred made a slight mistake two from home but soon has his rivals cooked and could afford to ease home on the run-in to beat Lofgren

The winner was taking his unbeaten record to three having landed a point-to-point before claiming the Goffs Land Rover Bumper for Gordon Elliott at Punchestown.

"He did well to win considering how hard he pulled and I'm hoping in a stronger race he'll settle better,” said Mullins.

"I don't mind going further (in trip) but his next run will depend on what turns up (over Christmas).

“He looks a nice sort but should be easier to ride over two miles. After getting that first run out of his system, he might also be easier to ride."

The winner remains a 16/1 shot for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle with Paddy Power and the same firm introduced him at that price for the Neptune Novices' Hurdle.

(Quotes by Thomas Weekes)

1st
1/5Fav
Tote €1.10 €1.02
2nd
3L
7/1
€2.20
3rd
4.5L
40/1
€7.50
4th
2.75L
14/1
About Gary Carson
Gary started out as a trainee/assistant journalist with the Sporting Life newspaper and has worked in the racing industry for over 25 years. He has been with the Press Association since 2013 and won the Irish Field Nap Table in 2016. He enjoys working with horses and trained his own horse, Mamaslittlestar, to win a point-to-point in 2019.