Veterans show that there’s life in the old dog yet

The old adage “there’s life in the old dog yet” was pretty appropriate at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night as the veteran pairing of Broadstrand Lad and Tyrur Big Mike impressed in the second round of the College Causeway/Killahan Phanter Easter Cup.

Veterans show that there’s life in the old dog yet

Tyrur Big Mike looked as good as ever. Despite drifting in the betting, the Conor Fahy trained star was simply too good for his rivals as he romped home in a superb 29.73.

The 2010 Derby favourite rocketed from trap two and soon opened up a clear lead over Swift Marathon in second.

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