Rathlin bounces back for shock win

Mouse Morris’ Rathlin sprang a 16-1 shock when turning over hot-pot Unika La Reconce in the Munster Hurdle at Clonmel yesterday.

Fri, 22 Feb, 2013 - 00:00
Pat Keane, Clonmel

Rathlin had been performing badly over fences of late and it was difficult enough to see him playing a part here.

The favourite cruised into the lead early in the straight and headed for the final flight with a good three lengths lead over the winner.

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