Walsh has a possible star in the shape of Southern Vic

TED WALSH has a possible star of the future on his hands in Southern Vic, who landed a major gamble in the Mongey Communications’ Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown yesterday.

Carrying the colours of Brenda Graham, the matriarch of the Graham clan - one of the leading bookmaking firms in the country - Southern Vic did his job with a real touch of style.

He was taken as high as 2-1 in the morning and was a sustained order on track, finding 9-10 from 6-4.