Broom brushs rivals aside

GER STACK’S ex-pointer Light On The Broom got punters away to the ideal start when easily landing the Templemore Maiden Hurdle at Thurles yesterday.

Broom brushs rivals aside
Thu, 19 Dec, 2002 - 00:00
Pat Keane

A strong favourite, 11-10 from 5-4, he had this in safe keeping a fair way from home, under a confident Shay Barry drive.

The winner tracked the leaders, until Barry eased him ahead approaching the final bend. Sraid Na Cathrach tried to close up the straight, but Barry only asked for the minimum to score by a cosy two lengths.

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