Quarryvale makes hay in heavy ground

QUARRYVALE, trained by Jimmy Mangan and partnered by his son, Patrick, ran her rivals ragged in the Tote Placepot Races 1 To 6 Chase at Thurles yesterday.

She jumped for fun in front and already had well-backed favourite Raptor’s measure when that one blundered badly at the second last.

Commented Mangan senior: “She’s a good long-distance mare and, with a bit of luck, there’s a big chase in her. She loves it here and heavy ground is the key.”