Cooldine makes spectacular start to chasing career

WILLIE MULLINS’ Cooldine made a spectacular start over fences with a stunning 19 lengths success in the Beginners Chase at Thurles yesterday.

A brilliant novice hurdler last season, he was firing his first shot of the new campaign and could hardly have done the job any better.

Ruby Walsh is currently on the easy-list, so Mullins turned to Paul Townend and the youngster came through the test with flying colours.