Vernon poised to be a major hit over hurdles

WILLIE MULLINS’ Major Vernon duly outclassed his rivals in the first division of the Cashel Maiden Hurdle at Clonmel yesterday, giving the impression there was plenty in the locker.

Vernon poised to be a major hit over hurdles
Fri, 12 Nov, 2004 - 00:00
Pat Keane

He jumped and travelled smoothly throughout for Ruby Walsh, easing into the lead coming away from the third last.

Rearing To Go threw down a strong challenge in the straight, but Major Vernon powered clear from the final flight for a comfortable victory.

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CourtsRacinghorse racingPlace: ClonmelPlace: FairyhousePlace: NavanPlace: PunchestownPlace: DrinmorePlace: CloynePlace: Co CorkPlace: CorkPlace: IrelandPerson: VernonPerson: Willie Mullins’Person: Major VernonPerson: Ruby WalshPerson: WalshPerson: MullinsPerson: CashmansPerson: BenPerson: RubyPerson: BarryPerson: Sandra KellyPerson: Jasmin d’OudairiesPerson: Edward O’GradyPerson: CahirPerson: O’GradyPerson: Barry GeraghtyPerson: Scarthy LadPerson: Thomas O’LearyPerson: KahunaPerson: O’LearyPerson: NewmillPerson: Paul CarberryPerson: Missed TripPerson: James MotherwayPerson: CarberryPerson: Noleens MoonEvent: Wilderness ChaseEvent: Powerstown Desmene Handicap HurdleEvent: Fethard Handicap HurdleOrganisation: Cashel Maiden HurdleOrganisation: CheltenhamOrganisation: Kentucky CharmOrganisation: Irish Stallion Farms’Organisation: trip
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