Ultima can get off the mark over flights in opener

SPES ULTIMA, who will be partnered for the first time by Ruby Walsh, can take the opening Irish Stallion Farms' EBF Maiden Hurdle at Down Royal this afternoon.

Colm Murphy's charge only showed a little ability in bumpers, but has looked a much better horse since being launched over flights.

He made a solid start when beaten a length and a half by Bisley at Gowran Park and again hinted his turn would not be long delayed at Roscommon subsequently.

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