Spes Ultima can go one better

ON a card which has little to recommend it, Spes Ultima gets the nap to land the Tote Ireland Maiden Hurdle at Roscommon this evening.

Colm Murphy's charge hinted at possessing some ability in a couple of bumpers last season and was then given a decent holiday, before making his reappearance over flights at Gowran Park last month.

Going off a largely unconsidered 14-1 shot this was far better, with the selection indicating he may be capable of winning a little contest.