Old Newmill scores at Thurles
Thursday, 28 January 2010 23:37He may be firmly in the veteran stage at the age of 12, but Newmill showed he can still mix it at a high level when running out a game winner of the Kinloch Brae Chase at Thurles.
Eddie Power was content to watch proceedings from the back of the field early on, but then made a dramatic move to the front entering the back straight.
The 11-2 chance came clear three out and though Snowy Morning battled manfully up the home straight, Newmill was three lengths in front at the line.
Davy Russell had a day to remember as he completed a treble with victory in the Grade Three Septimus Coolmore NH Sires EBF Mares Novice Chase on Tally Em Up.
The 7-2 joint-favourite, who gave trainer Philip Rothwell a double on the day, was one of four in a line at the second-last, but she careered away in the closing stages to beat Inistioge by three lengths.
Russell's second winner came with a comfortable success in the INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle aboard Cool Dude Luke.
Charlie Swan's 11-8 favourite took up the running on the turn for home and scooted clear after the last, finishing five lengths ahead of West Ship Master.
Russell initiated his spree when a pair of smart recruits from the Flat filled the first two places in the Moycarkey Hurdle, as Politeo (5-1) beat Hail Caesar to land the spoils for Paul Nolan.
Rothwell's first winner came as Paddy O Dee (5-2) got off the mark at the sixth time of asking when stretching clear after the last to win the www.thurlesraces.ie Maiden Hurdle under Shane Jackson.
Glenview Leader (9-2) bounced back to his very best form under Ruby Walsh to gain his first success for almost three years in the Leugh Handicap Hurdle.
